Calochortus nuttallii
(Sego Lily)
Calochortus nuttallii, Kokopelli Trail, Mesa Co. 6022
| Scientific Name | Calochortus nuttallii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CANU3 |
| Common Name | Sego Lily | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 42863 |
| Family | Liliaceae (Lily) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills and high desert to montane (4700 to 9200 ft); dry slopes, flats, shale or clay hills. Plant: Erect, perennial, unbranched slender stem 6 to 18 inches tall. Leaves: Narrow, linear basal leaves 4 to 8 inches long withering early; a few shorter, alternate stem leaves. Inflorescence: Large cup-shaped flowers 2 to 3 inches across with 3 rounded white, lilac, lavender-blue or pink petals with yellow at base and reddish brown or purple band or blotch; yellowish or pinkish, oblong anthers; 3 lanceolate sepals with pointed tips; 2-3 leafy bracts below. Bloom Period: May to July. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, Southwest Desert Flora and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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