Santa Catalina mariposa lily facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Santa Catalina mariposa lily |
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Calochortus
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catalinae
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Calochortus catalinae is a beautiful wild flower. It is also known as the Santa Catalina mariposa lily. This special plant belongs to a group of flowers called mariposa lilies.
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Where Does This Flower Grow?
The Santa Catalina mariposa lily is a plant that grows only in Southern California. This means it is endemic to that area. You can find it growing near the coast in grassy areas. It also lives in open chaparral and woodlands. These are places with many shrubs and trees.
Special Places for This Lily
This lily especially loves the Channel Islands. It also grows in the Santa Monica Mountains. You can find it in other mountain ranges too. These include the Transverse Ranges and the Santa Ana Mountains. It also lives in parts of the California Coast Ranges.
What Does This Flower Look Like?
The Santa Catalina mariposa lily has long leaves at its base. These leaves grow directly from the ground. It also has tall, branching stems. These stems can grow up to 60 centimeters high. That's about two feet tall!
Petals and Sepals
The flower has purple-colored sepals. Sepals are like small leaves that protect the flower bud. They can be up to 3 centimeters long. The main petals are usually white or very light pink. Each petal has a spot of purple or deep red at its bottom. Sometimes, the inside of the petals has a few long hairs.
Stamens and Colors
The anthers are usually light in color. Anthers are part of the flower that hold pollen. They are often pink.
