Andrews' Clintonia (Clintonia andrewsiana) is in the lily family family (Liliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,449 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to June, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Andrews' Clintonia: observations by month (U.S.)
About Andrews' Clintonia
Clintonia andrewsiana is a species of flowering plant in the lily family known by the common names Andrews clintonia and red clintonia. It is native to Oregon and northern California, where it grows in shady, moist areas of the coastal redwood forests from Curry County to Monterey County.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Andrews' Clintonia by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,449 | May | May–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (lily family)
Yellow Trout Lily
Checker Lily
White Globe Lily
Leichtlin's Mariposa Lily
Yellow Mariposa Lily
White Fawnlily
Tolmie's pussy ears
Gunnison's Mariposa Lily
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Andrews' Clintonia?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from May to June.
Where is Andrews' Clintonia most often seen?
The most observations come from California.