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Nez Perce mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus macrocarpus var. maculosus
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: WA (sagebrush mariposa-lily)
Calochortus macrocarpus var. maculosus: Nez Perce Mariposa Lily
Calochortus macrocarpus var. maculosus, commonly known as the Nez Perce Mariposa Lily, is a striking plant found in North America. The genus Calochortus is known for its beautiful Mariposa lilies, also called Globe Tulips.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus macrocarpus var. maculosus
- Common Name: Nez Perce Mariposa Lily
- Synonym: Calochortus maculosus A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
Distribution and Habitat
- The Nez Perce Mariposa Lily is native to North America.
- Specific locations include the Nez Perce National Historic Trail in Idaho and Montana's Centennial Valley, west of Henry's Lake at Red Rock Pass.
Morphology and Growth
- The Nez Perce Mariposa Lily is a perennial forb/herb.
- It grows from a bulb to a height of approximately 0.5 meters (1 ft 8 in).
- It flowers from April to June.
- The flowers are hermaphrodite.
Ecological Role
- The broadfruit mariposa lily (Calochortus nitidus) is associated with forest types such as open ponderosa pine.
Cultivation
- Hardy to zone (UK) 3.
- Requires fertilization in the spring for optimal growth.
Quirky Facts
- The plant is named after the Nez Perce Native American tribe, and the word "Iwetemlaykin" is Nez Perce for “at the edge of the Sagebrush mariposa lily."
Further Information
- More information about the Nez Perce Mariposa Lily and gardening can be found on Garden Guides.
- Chief Joseph's Gravesite at Nez Perce National Historical Park is associated with this plant.