San Luis mariposa lily
Calochortus obispoensis Lemmon
Calochortus obispoensis, described by Lemmon in 1886, is a species in the Liliaceae family. It is known as the San Luis mariposa lily and is native to San Luis Obispo County, California. This plant is typically found in the chaparral of the coastal mountains, often on serpentine soils.
Description
Calochortus obispoensis is a flowering plant in the lily family (Liliaceae). It is endemic to San Luis Obispo County, where it is restricted to chaparral habitats in the coastal mountain regions. The species is commonly associated with serpentine soils. First described in 1886 by Lemmon, it is known by the common name San Luis mariposa lily.
Other common names
San Luis mariposa lily
Distribution
California
Synonyms
Cyclobothra obispoensisCalochortus weedii var. obispoensis
