Calochortus gunnisonii
(Mariposa Lily)
Calochortus gunnisonii, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 8989/8994
Calochortus gunnisonii, Breakneck Pass, Park Co. 4646
Calochortus gunnisonii, Swan Mountain, Summit Co. 3665
Calochortus gunnisonii, Indiana Creek, Summit Co. 1636
Calochortus gunnisonii, Along FR 311, Four Mile Area, Chaffee Co. 9522
Calochortus gunnisonii, Along FR 311, Four Mile Area, Chaffee Co. 9538
Calochortus gunnisonii, Indiana Creek, Summit Co. 1620
Leaves, Calochortus gunnisonii, Along FR 311, Four Mile Area, Chaffee Co. 9546
| Scientific Name | Calochortus gunnisonii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CAGU |
| Common Name | Mariposa Lily | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 42849 |
| Family | Liliaceae (Lily) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (4700 to 11000 ft). Meadows, open woods, hillsides. Plant: Erect, perennial, unbranched slender stem to 20 inches tall. Leaves: Narrow, linear basal leaves to 10 inches long withering early; a few shorter, alternate stem leaves. Inflorescence: Cup-shaped to 2 inches across with 3 rounded white to purplish petals with dark band surrounding center; 3 translucent, whitish or pale green sepals, lance-shaped with pointed tips. Bloom Period: May to July. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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