Calochortus

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Mariposa lily

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Other common names

butterfly tulip, Californian wild tulip, fairy lantern, globe tulip, pretty grass, star tulip, butterfly lily, butterfly weed, cat's ears, Mariposa tulip, Sego lily

Botanical Details

Family
Liliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Calochortus are bulbous perennials with long linear basal leaves and shorter stem leaves; erect or nodding, tulip-like flowers in a wide range of colours are carried on branched stems in spring or early summer
Name Status
Correct