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Calochortus kennedyi

DESERT MARIPOSA LILY

Liliaceae
Lily family

Calochortus kennedyi © Steve Hartman


Perennial, stems 4–8" (1–2 dm).
Basal leaves withering, 4–8" (1–2 dm).
Flowers yellow to red.
Blooming April–June.
Heavy or rocky soil of open or brushy flats.
Elevation 2000–7200' (600–2200 m).
Southwestern California, Mojave Desert.
Desert Wild Flowers p. 9 10 # 11
A Flora of Southern California p. 924 
The Jepson Manual p. 1186 1191

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Last modified: February 2, 2009





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