Oakland Star Tulip

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Calochortus umbellatus is a flowering plant in the family Liliaceae endemic to California in the USA The common name for this species is Oakland Mariposa lily or Oakland star-tulip. The species is a California endemic of limited distribution. This species is included on the California Native Plant Society list 4.2 of rare and endangered plants.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

10 in Tall

Color

Pink, White

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Natural setting

Site type

Open places

Plant communities

Chaparral, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Alternative names

Common names:

Oakland Star-tulip, Oakland Mariposa Lily, For This Species

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