Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
763467

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 36: 472 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762800

Common Names

  • Pringle's Mariposa Lily
  • Pringle's Star Tulip
  • Pringle's Globe Lily

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Description

Calochortus pringlei (also called Pringle's mariposa lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a single flower. It is native to the western United States and is found growing in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calochortus pringlei is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calochortus pringlei has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calochortus pringlei is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is usually done by dividing the bulbs.

Where to Find Calochortus pringlei

Calochortus pringlei is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open areas and meadows, often in rocky soils.

Calochortus pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calochortus pringlei?

Calochortus pringlei

What is the common name of Calochortus pringlei?

Pringle's Mariposa Lily

What is the natural habitat of Calochortus pringlei?

Grasslands, meadows, 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,

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