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Calochortus
Mariposa lily
Other common names
butterfly tulipCalifornian wild tulip
see morefairy 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
- Genus description
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
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