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broadfruit mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus nitidus
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: WA (broad-fruit mariposa)
Calochortus nitidus: Broadfruit Mariposa Lily
Calochortus nitidus, commonly known as the Broadfruit Mariposa Lily, is a captivating North American plant belonging to the lily family (Liliaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus nitidus Dougl.
- Common Name: Broadfruit Mariposa Lily
- Genus: Calochortus
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
- Taxonomic Serial No.: 42861
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Mariposa Lily, Sego Lily
Distribution and Habitat
Calochortus nitidus is native to the northwestern United States. It's associated with canyon grassland habitats.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Calochortus nitidus is a herbaceous, perennial, and bulbous plant.
- It's classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- The genus Calochortus includes Mariposas with open, wedge-shaped petals.
Ecological Role
The Broadfruit Mariposa Lily is a focal species in its habitat. It can be found in areas such as the Nez Perce National Forest.
Other Common Names
- Butterfly Lily
- Butterfly Tulip
- Cat's Ear
- Fairy Lantern
- Globe Lily
- Globe Tulip
- Mariposa
- Pussy Ear
Further Information
For more information, you can refer to resources such as:
- USDA PLANTS database
- Flora of North America
- World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- Discover Life