Tag Archives: Tolmie Star Tulip

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Karen Wilkinson found "tens of thousands of Calochortus in bloom right now, one of my all-time favorite.” Their common names are Pussy Ears (because they are so soft to the touch) and Tolmie Star-tulip. Karen found them at Salt Point State Park.

Perry Hoffman found Sun Cups. His photo made me smile.

And Julia Larke found Calypso Orchids still in bloom. The ones on Rick's and my land have bloomed and are done.

These little orchids are such a treat to find in the forest!

Thanks to Karen, Perry and Julia for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Yesterday, Monday, was quite hot - our first hot day of the year. 85 degrees at our place. Today it's back to our normal spring coolness, and the fog rolled in to cool things off further.

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Such a sweet little flower, Pussy Ears or Cat's Ears, are now blooming on the Mendonoma Coast. Robert Scarola recently photographed one of these beauties. Yes, the flower is soft to the touch.

Below is a photo I took that shows the long, slender leaf of this wildflower. It grows separate from the actual flower. Once you recognized this long leaf, you will more easily see these flowers.

Pussy Ears are also called Hairy Star Tulip or Tolmie Star Tulip and their Latin name is Calochortus tolmiei. They are native to California but found in other western states. They are a treat to find on the edges of forests.

Thanks to Robert for allowing me to share his photo with you here.