Taxon Details

Calochortus greenei

Greene's mariposa-lily

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Photo of Calochortus greenei
© 2013 Scot Loring
Photo of Calochortus greenei
© 2013 Scot Loring
Photo of Calochortus greenei
©2013 Scot Loring

Taxon Summary:

Calochortus greenei, commonly known as Greene's mariposa-lily, is a perennial bulbiferous herb in the Liliaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Cismontane woodland, Meadows and seeps, Pinyon and juniper woodland, and Upper montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 1035 to 1890 meters. Calochortus greenei is ranked 1B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial bulbiferous herb
Blooming Period: Jun-Aug
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Elevation:
1035 - 1890 meters
3395 - 6200 feet
General Habitats:
  • Cismontane woodland
  • Meadows and seeps
  • Pinyon and juniper woodland
  • Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Volcanic
Notes:
Threatened by development, horticultural collecting, grazing, vehicles, and competition. Candidate for state listing in OR. See Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 14:264 (1879) for original description, and Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences III 2:129 (1901) for taxonomic treatment.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 9
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 37 74 %
THREAT LIST:
Grazing 21 42%
Development 8 16%
Other 7 14%
Logging 7 14%
Non-native plant impacts 6 12%
Total Occurrences: 50
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
22 11 8 4 0 5
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 45
Recent <=20 Years 5
Presence:
Presumed Extant 50
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA), Oregon (OR)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Siskiyou (SIS)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Mule Hill (4212212), Parker Mtn. (4212213), Bogus Mountain (4112274), Dewey Gulch (4112273), Hawkinsville (4112275), Hornbrook (4112285), Iron Gate Reservoir (4112284), Panther Rock (4112272), Secret Spring Mtn. (4112282), Solomons Temple (4112263)
Notes:
Definitions of codes following a county and/or quad:
* Presumed extirpated
(?) Occurrence confirmed, but possibly extirpated
Quad and county data is imported from the CNDDB. Species may be present in other areas where conditions are favorable. These data should NOT be substituted for pre-project review or for on-site surveys.
Presumed Extant
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