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Calochortus tolmiei Tolmie startulip (1 Page of 5) The Calochortus tolmiei plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Calochortaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tolmie startulip. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. maweanus. Bak. C. caerulens. (Kell.)Wats. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Calochortus tolmiei Common Name: Tolmie startulip Family: Calochortaceae Author: Hook.&Arn. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry, usually rocky, soils on brushy slopes[60]. Open stony places in montane coniferous forests, 1000 - 2200 metres[90].
Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[105, 161, 177]. A sweet flavour, it can be baked or boiled like potatoes[257].
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