Calochortus tolmiei is one of the Star tulips (also called Cats ears or Pussy ears) from section Calochortus. It is found on dry open grassy slopes and woodlands, often in poor soil, throughout the Coast Ranges of California to Santa Cruz County, extending into Washington and Idaho. It grows 4 to 15 inches high and has white to pale purple flowers that are bearded inside with purple hairs.

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