Liliaceae (Calochortus)

Protocol Information for:

Label_title:
Calochortus (macrocarpus)

Family Names:

Family Scientific Name:
Liliaceae

Family Common Name:
Lily family

Scientific Names:

Genus:
Calochortus

Species:
macrocarpus

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Species Authority:
Dougl.

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Authors:

Jim Barner

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Common Name:
Sagebrush mariposa lily

Species Code:
CAMA5

Ecotype:
BLM, Burns District, Hines, Oregon: 4155 ft. elevation

General Distribution:

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Propagation Goal:
seeds

Propagation Method:
seed

Product Type:
Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.)

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Grow Time:
0

Target Specifications:

Propagation Collection:
Very small lot, 0.17 pounds, hand collected into cloth bag.

Propagation Processing/Propagule Characteristics:
METHOD OF CLEANING: Seed lot is first processed (rubbed) by hand, using gloves, to remove seed from flower heads. Seed is then air-screened, to remove remaining nonviable seed and inert material, using an office Clipper, top screen: 1/16x1/4 slot (2nd run, 1/16x1/2 cross slot) and a bottom screen: blank, medium speed, and low to medium air. Number of Seeds per Pound: 222,350, Purity: 98%, X-Ray 100 Seeds: 83% Filled

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Harvesting, Storage and Shipping:
Storage: Cold Storage, 33-38 Degrees Fahrenheit

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Other Comments:
Very small lots present a cleaning and testing challenge, results may not be typical.

References:

Citation:
Barner, Jim. 2009. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Calochortus macrocarpus Dougl. seeds USDA FS - R6 Bend Seed Extractory Bend, Oregon. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/06/07). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.

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