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Calochortus tolmiei

Liliaceae

Tolmie's Pussy Ears

Calochortus tolmiei
Stem upright, branching. Leaf basal, about same length as stem, persisting through flowering; one smaller leaf on stem. Flowers on branching stems single to several, white or lavender, with deeper lavender staining near base, inside covered with hairs, including tips, with straight hairs on edges. Seedpods nodding. Grows from near sea level to mid elevations.

  • Rarity: Common
  • Flowering Time: Early Spring
  • Flower Form: 3 or 6 petals (lily family)
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 4–12 inches
  • Habitat: Coastal, Meadow, West-side Forest
  • Found In: Columbia Basin, Siskiyous
  • Native: Yes
  • Also Known As: Tolmie's Mariposa Lily
  • Latin Synonyms: Calochortus maweanus

Map of where Calochortus tolmiei is found