Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Calochortus clavatus is a species of mariposa lily known by the common name clubhair mariposa lily. It is endemic to California where it is found in forests and on chaparral slopes. This lily produces tall stems up to a meter in height and only basal leaves. Atop the stem is a lily bloom with sepals up to 4 centimeters long. The petals are up to 5 centimeters long and yellow with a darker line or series of bands near the base, which are often red. The cup of the flower is filled with hairs which have clubbed ends. The anthers are often deep purple. The capsule fruit is up to 9 centimeters long.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

3 ft Tall

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Color

Yellow, Purple, Red

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Summer irrigation

Never irrigate once established

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment.

Site type

Rocky slopes, open areas

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana