Cox's mariposa lily
Calochortus coxii M.R.Godfrey & Callahan
Calochortus coxii is a species in the Liliaceae family, native to Oregon, United States. It is known only from Douglas County and is referred to as Cox's mariposa lily. This species was first described in 1988 by M.R. Godfrey and Callahan.
Description
Calochortus coxii is a flowering plant in the lily family, Liliaceae. It is endemic to Oregon, where it is restricted to Douglas County. The species is commonly called Cox's mariposa lily. It was formally described in 1988 by M.R. Godfrey and Callahan. The plant is part of the genus Calochortus, which includes several species of mariposa lilies found in western North America.
Other common names
Cox's mariposa-lilyCox's mariposa lily
Distribution
Oregon
