Yellow Mariposa Lily
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Yellow Mariposa Lily
calochortus luteus
The Yellow Mariposa Lily (Calochortus luteus) is a striking perennial wildflower endemic to California, where it graces grasslands, oak woodlands, and chaparral with its vibrant golden blooms. Rising from a hardy underground bulb, this member of the lily family showcases a remarkable resilience to dry Mediterranean summers, lying dormant during the hottest months before bursting into color in late spring. Its elegant, cup-shaped flowers not only delight hikers and nature enthusiasts but also serve as vital nectar sources for local pollinators, making it an ecological cornerstone of its native habitats.
生息地: Found in open grasslands, oak woodlands, and chaparral slopes throughout California, often in heavy clay or gravelly soils.
外見
This plant features upright, slender stems reaching 15 to 50 centimeters tall, bearing one to several upright, bell-to-cup-shaped flowers. The petals are a deep, brilliant yellow, intricately decorated on the inside with reddish-brown spots, lines, and a dense, hairy, crescent-shaped nectary gland near the base. The narrow, grass-like leaves are sparse, often drying up by the time the bright golden flowers fully open in late spring or early summer.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Liliopsida目Liliales科Liliaceae属Calochortus
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
Indigenous peoples of California, such as the Miwok and Maidu, historically harvested and roasted the nutritious bulbs as a seasonal food source.
The common name 'Mariposa' is the Spanish word for butterfly, which describes how the flowers seem to flutter like colorful wings in the grassland breeze.
The genus name Calochortus is derived from Greek words meaning 'beautiful grass', referring to its elegant grass-like leaves and stunning flowers.
特殊能力
能力
Summer Dormancy
The plant survives harsh, dry Mediterranean summers by dying back to an underground bulb, conserving energy and water until winter rains return.
能力
Nectary Guides
Petals feature complex, UV-reflecting yellow-and-red patterns and hairy glands that act as precise maps to guide pollinating insects directly to nectar.
能力
Pyrophytic Resilience
This species is well-adapted to wildfire-prone ecosystems, using deep-seated bulbs that remain unharmed by surface fires and quickly sprout in nutrient-rich post-burn soil.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 15-50 cm
- 寿命
- 3-10 年
食性と食事
As a photosynthetic plant, the Yellow Mariposa Lily produces its own food by converting sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into sugars.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Water
- Carbon dioxide
- Soil nutrients
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Yellow-faced Bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
The bumblebee visits the flowers for nectar, acting as a primary pollinator for the species.
eaten by
Botta's Pocket Gopher
Thomomys bottae
Pocket gophers burrow underground and feed on the nutrient-rich bulbs of the plant.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Deer graze on the fresh green leaves and tender flower buds in early spring.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Yellow Mariposa Lilyを見分けるには？
Yellow Mariposa Lilyを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Yellow Mariposa Lilyの長さは何ですか？
15-50 cm
Yellow Mariposa Lilyの寿命は何ですか？
3-10 年
Yellow Mariposa Lilyは何を食べますか？
As a photosynthetic plant, the Yellow Mariposa Lily produces its own food by converting sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into sugars.
Yellow Mariposa Lilyは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in open grasslands, oak woodlands, and chaparral slopes throughout California, often in heavy clay or gravelly soils.
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