Calochortus sp.
Photo by Chez Brungraber
Family: Liliaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Calochortus sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Liliaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Clarkia: Calochortus has 6 stamens and grass-like leaves; Clarkia has 8 stamens and broad stem leaves.; vs Fritillaria: Calochortus flowers open upward/outward in cups; Fritillaria flowers hang downward like bells.; vs Thismia: Calochortus has green leaves and open flowers; Thismia is leafless with closed tubular flowers.; vs Eschscholzia: Calochortus has 6 petals and parallel-veined leaves; Eschscholzia has 4 petals and divided leaves.; vs Sidalcea: Calochortus has 6 petals and grass-like leaves; Sidalcea has 5 petals and rounded lobed leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calochortus sp. native to California?
No. Calochortus sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Calochortus sp. belong to?
Calochortus sp. is in the Liliaceae family, genus Calochortus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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