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Calochortus vestae

Mariposa lily

Other common names
Mariposa tulip
Synonyms
Calochortus venustus var. vestae
Calochortus luteus Lindl.
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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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