Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
nuttallii
ID:
763446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Exped. Great Salt Lake : 397 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762779

Common Names

  • Nuttallii Mariposa Lily
  • Nuttallii Globe Lily
  • Nuttallii Star Tulip

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Description

Calochortus nuttallii (also called Nuttall's mariposa lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a single flower. It is native to the western United States and is found growing in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calochortus nuttallii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calochortus nuttallii has white, bell-shaped flowers and small, round seed capsules. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calochortus nuttallii is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is usually done by dividing the bulbs.

Where to Find Calochortus nuttallii

Calochortus nuttallii is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open areas and meadows, often in rocky soils.

Calochortus nuttallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calochortus nuttallii?

Calochortus nuttallii

What is the common name of Calochortus nuttallii?

Nuttall's Mariposa Lily

What is the natural habitat of Calochortus nuttallii?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

Species in the Calochortus genus

Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus, Calochortus nuttallii, Calochortus obispoensis, Calochortus palmeri, Calochortus panamintensis, Calochortus persistens,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301742: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.