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Baker's Mariposa Lily

Calochortus apiculatus

The Baker's Mariposa Lily is a beautiful flower with bright yellow petals and a unique shape. It blooms in spring and can be found in sunny places, making the world a little brighter!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Baker's Mariposa Lily has delicate, cup-shaped flowers, typically white to cream, often adorned with a fuzzy, yellow-green band and purple spots near the base. Its slender stem carries these distinct blooms, making it visually stand out on dry mountain slopes.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderLilialesFamilyLiliaceaeGenusCalochortus
Baker's Mariposa Lily
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Baker's Mariposa Lily

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

12

Interesting facts

"Mariposa" means "butterfly" in Spanish, named for its delicate, butterfly-like petals!

Its seeds can stay dormant for years, waiting for just the right time to sprout!

Its underground bulbs were a valuable food source for Native American tribes in the past.

This resilient lily can pop up and bloom even after its habitat has experienced a wildfire!

Special abilities

Ability

Rocky Resilience

This lily has adapted to grow in rocky, well-drained soils, thriving where many other plants cannot take root.

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

Its unique petal markings and hairs help guide specific insect pollinators, ensuring its reproduction.

Measurements & details

Height
15-40 cm
Spread
5-10 cm
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Mid-Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers, as some can be delicate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Baker's Mariposa Lily?

The easiest way to identify Baker's Mariposa Lily is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Baker's Mariposa Lily?

15-40 cm

How wide does Baker's Mariposa Lily spread?

5-10 cm

How big are the flowers on Baker's Mariposa Lily?

3-5 cm

When does Baker's Mariposa Lily bloom?

Late Spring to Mid-Summer

Is Baker's Mariposa Lily edible?

Yes

Is Baker's Mariposa Lily toxic?

None

What is Baker's Mariposa Lily's lifecycle?

Perennial

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