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Diogenes' lantern

Calochortus amabilis Purdy
Diogenes' lantern
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Calochortus amabilis, known as Diogenes' lantern, is a member of the Liliaceae family and is native to California. It is also referred to by several other common names, including yellow globe-tulip, golden globe-tulip, yellow globe lily, golden fairy lantern, golden lily-bell, Chinese lantern, and short lily.

Description

Calochortus amabilis is a plant species in the genus Calochortus, part of the Liliaceae family. The species was described by Purdy in 1901 and is native to the region of California. It is recognized by a variety of common names, including Diogenes' lantern, yellow globe-tulip, golden globe-tulip, yellow globe lily, golden fairy lantern, golden lily-bell, Chinese lantern, and short lily. These names reflect the plant's appearance and local usage. The species is part of a genus known for its diverse and often showy floral forms.

Other common names

Diogenes' lantern

Distribution

California

Synonyms

Calochortus pulchellus var. amabilisCalochortus pulchellus var. maculosus

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