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Calochortus / ˌ k æ l ə ˈ k ɔːr t ə s,-l oʊ-/ [3] [4] is a genus of flowering plants in the lily family. The group includes herbaceous , perennial and bulbous species, all native to North America (primarily the Western United States ).
Calochortus tiburonensis is a perennial growing from a bulb to 10–60 cm in height with a single leaf. [4] It produces anywhere from 2 to 7 erect flowers annually on a branching stem. The ciliate, light yellow-green petals are streaked with purplish-brown.
Calochortus amabilis is cultivated as an ornamental plant by specialty native plant and bulb nurseries, for use in traditional and wildlife gardens, and natural landscaping projects. Hardiness: Hardy, [4] [5] particularly if well mulched. In cold areas, it can be grown in an alpine house or an unheated glasshouse. [4]
Calochortus nuttallii is a species within the genus Calochortus, in a sub-group generally referred to as Mariposa Lilies.The specific epithet nuttallii, named for the English botanist and zoologist, Thomas Nuttall, was ascribed to the species by the American botanists John Torrey and Asa Gray when it was officially described in 1857.
Calochortus longibarbatus is a species of flowering plant in the lily family with the common names long-haired star-tulip and longbeard mariposa lily. It is native to Oregon , Washington , and northern California , where it grows in the forest and woodlands of the mountains.
Calochortus fuscus is a bulbous perennial plant with small, dark-red flowers. Its upright glaucous stem, 30–60 cm in height, bears a basal leaf 20–20 cm in length, as well as cauline leaves, bracts, and two to four blooms.
Calochortus kennedyi is a North American species of flowering plant in the lily family known by the common name desert mariposa lily. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is native to the deserts of the Southwestern United States ( Arizona , southern California , southern Nevada , southern Utah and western Texas), and northern Mexico ( Sonora , Chihuahua ).
Calochortus aureus is a North American species of flowering plants in the lily family. [3] [4] It is native to the southwestern United States (Arizona, southern Utah, northwestern New Mexico and southwestern Colorado). [5] [6] Calochortus aureus is a bulb-forming perennial herb producing a single stalk up to 30 cm tall. Flowers are bright lemon ...