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golden mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus aureus
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Golden Mariposa Lily (Calochortus aureus)
The Calochortus aureus, commonly known as the golden mariposa lily, is a captivating flowering plant belonging to the lily family. It's known for its vibrant blooms and is native to specific regions of North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus aureus S. Watson
- Common Name: Golden Mariposa Lily
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Calochortus nuttallii var. aureus (S. Watson) Ownbey
Distribution and Habitat
- Calochortus aureus is native to the southwestern United States, specifically found in Arizona and southern Utah.
Morphological Characteristics
- This plant is a bulbous herbaceous perennial, growing to a height of approximately 0.3 meters (1 foot).
- It flowers from April to June.
Additional Calochortus Species
- The text mentions several other Calochortus species, including:
- Calochortus amabilis (Golden Fairy Lantern, Golden Globelily)
- Calochortus weedii var. weedii (Weed's Mariposa Lily)
- Calochortus concolor (Golden Bowl Mariposa Lily)
- Calochortus luteus ('Golden Orb' Mariposa Lily)
- Calochortus apiculatus (Pointedtip Mariposa Lily)
- Calochortus pulchellus (Mount Diablo Fairy Lantern)
- Calochortus bruneaunis (Bruneau Mariposa Lily)
- Calochortus flexuosus (Winding Mariposa Lily)
Additional Information
- The genus Calochortus encompasses around 70 species found from British Columbia to Guatemala.
- English vernacular for Calochortus is Globe Tulip.
External Resources
- Dave's Garden
- California Academy of Sciences
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Discover Life
- Getty Images
- Amazon.com