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clay mariposa lily

Calochortus argillosus (Hoover) Zebzll & Fielder
clay mariposa lily
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Calochortus argillosus is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family, commonly known as clay mariposa lily. It is native to California and was first described in 1992 by Zebzll and Fielder, based on earlier work by Hoover.

Description

Calochortus argillosus, or clay mariposa lily, is a flowering plant species belonging to the Liliaceae family. It is found in California and is part of the Calochortus genus. The species was formally described in 1992 by Zebzll and Fielder, with the original material attributed to Hoover. This plant is adapted to local environmental conditions and is part of the region's native flora.

Other common names

clay mariposa lily

Distribution

California

Synonyms

Mariposa argillosa

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