The photo above shows a close-up view into the
flower of a possible hybrid between
subalpine mariposa lily (
Calochortus subalpinus) and
long-bearded mariposa lily (
Calochortus longebarbatus var.
longebarbatus) as seen in Yakima County.......June 17, 2007. Note the numerous whitish hairs
over the inner surface of each petal and the 3-sided pistil at the center of
the flower. The innersurface of the petals are lightly tinged with lavender. Note the yellowish hairs of the nectaries at the base of each petal. The nectaries of long-bearded mariposa lily are typically lined with a broad band of maroon color.
The photo above shows a side-view of the flower
of a possible hybrid between subalpine mariposa lily and long-bearded mariposa lily as seen in Yakima County........July 17, 2006. Note the cup-like glands (brown-tinged
bulges at the base of each petal) and the brownish-veined sepals. The outside surface of the flower has the v-shaped appearance more typical of subalpine mariposa lily but also the lavender coloration of the long-bearded mariposa lily.
The photo above shows another view into the flower. Yakima County........June 17, 2007.
