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Calochortus elegans var. elegans
elegant cat's ear, northwest mariposa lily
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in the southeastern counties in Washington; southeastern Washington to adjacent northeastern Oregon, east to central Idaho and western Montana.

Habitat: Grassy hillsides and open coniferous forests, middle to high elvations in the mountains.

Flowers: May-June

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Bees, beetles

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Calochortus elegans Pursh var. elegans
Publication: Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 240. 1814.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
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Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Calochortus elegans var. elegans in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Calochortus elegans var. elegans checklist entry

OregonFlora: Calochortus elegans var. elegans information

E-Flora BC: Calochortus elegans var. elegans atlas page

CalPhotos: Calochortus elegans var. elegans photos

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