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  7. Mariposa Lilies
  8. Subalpine Mariposa Lily

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Subalpine Mariposa Lily

Calochortus subalpinus

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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10 native animals
supported in the US
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Dufourea calochorti 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee, Ornate Checkered Beetle, Yellow Velvet Beetle, Variable Checkerspot 8

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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