J20170511-0159—Calochortus catalinae—RPBG—DxO (34422189440)

Description:

Calochortus catalinae—Catalina mariposa lily The species is included in the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants on list 4.2 (limited distribution). The plant is of conservation concern because its native habitat includes the ever-expanding Los Angeles and it suburbs. Even so, C. catalinae can put on breath-taking displays in protected areas like the Santa Monica mountains, especially in the years following a fire. Photographed at Regional Parks Botanic Garden located in Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley, CA.