Calochortus umbellatus

Calochortus umbellatus is a flowering plant in the lily family found only in California in the United States. The common name for this species is Oakland Mariposa lily or Oakland star-tulip. The species is a California endemic of limited distribution. It grows primarily in the San Francisco Bay Region with a few isolated populations in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Nevada Counties. Calochortus umbellatus is a branching perennial herb up to 25 cm tall. Inflorescence is sub-umbellate with 3-10 white or pale pink flowers.

Calochortus umbellatus

Calochortus umbellatus is a flowering plant in the lily family found only in California in the United States. The common name for this species is Oakland Mariposa lily or Oakland star-tulip. The species is a California endemic of limited distribution. It grows primarily in the San Francisco Bay Region with a few isolated populations in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Nevada Counties. Calochortus umbellatus is a branching perennial herb up to 25 cm tall. Inflorescence is sub-umbellate with 3-10 white or pale pink flowers.