Calochortus plummerae is a species of mariposa lily known by the common name Plummer's mariposa lily.
It is endemic to Southern California where it is found along the coast, inland hills, and some Transverse Ranges and Peninsular Ranges.California Native Plant Society—CNPS Inventory Plant Detail: Calochortus plummerae. Retrieved 9 February 2013.Calflora taxon report, University of Calilfornia @ Berkeley, Calochortus plummerae. Retrieved 9 February 2013. It is a member of the chaparral, grasslands, and lower montane coniferous forest plant communities.
The species is named in honor of American botanist Sara Plummer Lemmon (1836 – 1923).Greene, Edward Lee 1890. Pittonia 2(8A): 70–71
Description Calochortus plummerae produces thin, branching stems and a few long curling leaves.Calochortus plummerae in Flora of North America @ efloras.org. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
Atop the stem is a lily bloom with long, pointed sepals and petals which may be up to 4 centimeters long. The petals are pink, lavender, or white with a wide yellow band across the middle. They are hairy inside and sometimes fringed with hairs. The center contains large whitish or yellowish anthers. Flowers are present from May to July.
The fruit capsule is up to 8 centimeters long.
References
External links Jepson Manual Treatment — Calochortus plummerae United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile: Calochortus plummerae (Plummer's mariposa lily) Calochortus plummerae — Calphotos, University of California @ Berkeley Photos gallery