About Calochortus ciscoensis S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood
Calochortus ciscoensis is a North American flowering plant species belonging to the lily family. It was first formally described for modern science in 2008. Initially, this species was recorded as occurring only in eastern Utah, specifically in Uintah, Duchesne, and Grand Counties, but it has since been discovered in Mesa County, Colorado as well. This species is a bulb-forming perennial herb. Each bulb grows several stalks that can reach up to 40 centimeters in height. The flowers of Calochortus ciscoensis show a color range from white to pink. It is closely related to Calochortus nuttalli, and the two can be easily confused. Compared to C. nuttalli, C. ciscoensis typically either lacks the characteristic chevron marking, or has a chevron that is significantly reduced. Unlike C. nuttalli, C. ciscoensis usually grows in clusters, generally produces multiple flowers, bears long drooping leaves that are still present when it flowers, and grows exclusively at relatively low elevations on harsh substrates.
