Calochortus simulans
Calochortus simulans is a California species of flowering plant in the lily family known by the common name San Luis Obispo mariposa lily, not to be confused with the San Luis mariposa lily C. obispoensis. Distribution It is native to San Luis Obispo County, California, and its range extends south into the northern part of Santa Barbara County. Description Calochortus simulans is a perennial herb producing a branching stem up to tall. The basal leaf is long and withers by flowering. The inflorescence is a loose cluster of 1 to 3 erect, bell-shaped flowers. Each flower has three curving sepals and three longer petals, each up to long. The petals are white to yellow with a deep red spot at the base. The fruit is an angled capsule in length. References External links Jepson Manual Treatment United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile Calphotos Photo gallery, University of California @ Berkeley, simulans Plants described in 1944 Endemic flora of California