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Calochortus tolmiei
Tolmie startulip
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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.

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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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