Calochortus albus Douglas ex Benth.

White fairy-lantern (en)

Species

Angiosperms > Liliales > Liliaceae > Calochortus

Characteristics

Stems usually branching, 20–80 cm. Leaves: basal persistent, 3–7 dm; blade linear, flat. Inflorescences 2–many-flowered. Flowers nodding; perianth ± closed at apex, ± oblong; sepals appressed to petals, ovate to lanceolate, 10–15 mm, glabrous, apex acuminate; petals usually white to pink, ± elliptic, 20–25 mm, sparsely ciliate, hairs distal to gland slender; glands ± depressed, proximal ciliate membrane 1/3–2/3 petal width; filaments equaling anthers; anthers oblong, apex obtuse or acute. Capsules nodding, winged, oblong, 2–4 cm, apex obtuse or acute. Seeds dark brown, irregular. 2n = 20.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 0.1 - 0.5
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Nitrogen fixer -
Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-5
Soil texture 3-4
Soil acidity -
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Hardiness (USDA) 6-6

Usage

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Cultivation

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Minimum temperature (C°) -23
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Images

Calochortus albus unspecified picture

Distribution

Calochortus albus world distribution map, present in United States of America

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:42550-2
WFO ID wfo-0000762656
COL ID PX9F
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Calochortus albus Calochortus englerianus Calochortus lanternus Cyclobothra paniculata Cyclobothra alba Calochortus albus var. paniculatus Calochortus albus var. rubellus