butterfly mariposa lily
Calochortus venustus Douglas ex Benth.
Calochortus venustus, known as butterfly mariposa lily, is a flowering plant species in the Liliaceae family. It is a perennial herb native to California, commonly found in grasslands and open wooded areas.
Description
Calochortus venustus, described by Douglas ex Benth. and published in 1835, is a member of the Liliaceae family. This species is native to California and is adapted to habitats such as grasslands and open wooded regions. It is a perennial herb and is recognized by the common name butterfly mariposa lily in English.
Other common names
butterfly mariposa lily
Distribution
California
Synonyms
Calochortus venustus var. caroliMariposa venustaCalochortus venustus var. eldoradoCalochortus venustus var. purpurascensCalochortus venustus var. purpureusCalochortus venustus var. roseusCalochortus venustus var. sanguineusCalochortus venustus var. sulphureusCalochortus venustus var. pictusCalochortus venustus var. superbusCalochortus venustus var. oculatusCalochortus venustus unranked pictus
