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Gunnison's mariposa lily

Calochortus gunnisonii S.Watson
Gunnison's mariposa lily
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Calochortus gunnisonii, known as Gunnison's mariposa lily, is a flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to the western United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, and Washington state.

Description

Calochortus gunnisonii is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is commonly referred to as Gunnison's mariposa lily and is native to the western United States. The plant is found in the Rocky Mountains and Black Hills regions, specifically in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, and Washington state. It was first described in 1871 by S. Watson.

Other common names

Gunnison's mariposa lily

Distribution

Arizona · Colorado · Montana · New Mexico · South Dakota · Utah · Wyoming

Synonyms

Calochortus gunnisonii var. kreglagii

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