Latin name: Calochortus clavatus S. Watson var. gracilis F. Ownbey Pronunciation: kal-oh-KOR-tus klav-AY-tus GRAS-il-is Common name: Slender mariposa lily Family: Liliaceae (Lily) Habitat: Shaded foothill canyons and chaparral to approximately 3000' at the south base of the San Gabriel Mts. and West Transverse Range Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Calochortus 2) clavatus 3) gracilis |
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