Appearance
Leaves: Basal leaf flat, 1-3 dm. long and 2-15 mm. broad, equaling the stem; cauline leaves none.Fruits: Capsule elliptic, 3-winged, nodding.
Naming
Common names:Alpine Pussy Ears, Cascade Mariposa Lily, Cat's Ear Lily
Synonyms:
Calochortus lobbii sensu Purdy
Distribution
Calochortus subalpinus is found in the Cascades of Washington near Mt. Adams and Mt St. Helens, Washington; south to the Three Sisters in Oregon.Habitat
Open forests in loose volcanic soils, mid- to high elevations in the mountains.References:
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