Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Pleasant Valley Mariposa Lily (Calochortus clavatus var. avius) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Central California, primarily in the Sierra Nevada Foothills region. It tends to grow in rocky slopes and open areas, at elevations from 0-5900 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

3 ft Tall

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Color

Yellow

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Site type

Rocky slopes, open areas

Plant communities

Yellow Pine Forest