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Bruneau mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus bruneaunis
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bruneau Mariposa Lily (Calochortus bruneaunis)
The Calochortus bruneaunis, commonly known as the Bruneau mariposa lily, is a captivating flowering plant belonging to the lily family (Liliaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus bruneaunis A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily family)
- Synonyms: Calochortus nuttallii, Calochortus nuttallii var. bruneaunis
- Common Names: Bruneau mariposa lily, Sego Lily, Pinyon Mariposa
Distribution and Habitat
This perennial herb is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Idaho and Montana. It is often found in the Great Basin area and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Morphological Characteristics
- Stem: Upright, 10-40 cm tall.
- Leaves: Linear, basal leaves are 4-8 inches long and typically wither by the time the plant flowers. Upper leaves on the stem are rolled inward.
- Flowers: Cream white flower cups
Quirky Facts
- The Bruneau mariposa lily was first described near Bruneau Creek in Idaho.
- It is not a common Mariposa Lily, generally only found on the west end of the Great Basin area.
Further Information
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center offers information on North America's native plants.
Discover Life hosts a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Calochortus bruneaunis.