Mount Diablo Globelily, Mt. diablo fairy-lantern
Calochortus pulchellus
Basic Information
Family: Calochortaceae
Genus: calochortus
Plant ID (slug): calochortus-pulchellus
Numeric ID: 445
USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Calochortus pulchellus is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
South-western N. America - California.
Habitats
East Wall. By.ย South Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[46, 61, 105, 161, 257]. Rather small, usually smaller than a persons thumb, but easily harvested[207].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Calochortus pulchellus Mount Diablo Globelily, Mt. diablo fairy-lantern PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Calochortus pulchellus is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.