Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
gunnisonii
ID:
763395

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 348 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762728

Common Names

  • Gunnisonii Mariposa Lily
  • Gunnisonii Globe Lily
  • Gunnisonii Star Tulip

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Description

Calochortus gunnisonii (also called Mariposa Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem with a single flower. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Calochortus gunnisonii is an ornamental plant used in gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calochortus gunnisonii var. gunnisonii
Calochortus gunnisonii var. perpulcher Cockerell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calochortus gunnisonii is white or pale pink with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white or pale pink color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calochortus gunnisonii is a perennial plant that grows from a bulb. It is native to the western United States and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the bulbs. Seeds should be sown in the fall and the bulbs should be divided in the spring.

Where to Find Calochortus gunnisonii

Calochortus gunnisonii can be found in the western United States, from California to Nevada.

Calochortus gunnisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calochortus gunnisonii?

Calochortus gunnisonii

What is the common name of Calochortus gunnisonii?

Gunnison's mariposa lily

What is the natural habitat of Calochortus gunnisonii?

Grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands

Species in the Calochortus genus

Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus, Calochortus nuttallii, Calochortus obispoensis, Calochortus palmeri, Calochortus panamintensis, Calochortus persistens,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301694: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.