green-band mariposa lily

Calochortus macrocarpus Douglas

Calochortus macrocarpus, known as green-band mariposa lily, is a bulbous perennial in the Liliaceae family. It is native to western North America, including British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The species was first described in 1828 by Douglas.

Description

Calochortus macrocarpus is a member of the Liliaceae family and is commonly referred to as green-band mariposa lily. This bulbous perennial is found across several western U.S. states and into British Columbia. It was first published by Douglas in 1828 and is part of the Calochortus genus, which includes other mariposa lilies.