Mt. Diablo fairy-lantern
Calochortus pulchellus (Benth.) Alph.Wood
Calochortus pulchellus is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family, native to California. It is commonly known as Mt. Diablo fairy-lantern or Mount Diablo globelily. The species was first described in 1868 and is found only in this region.
Description
Calochortus pulchellus, a member of the Liliaceae family, is a flowering plant native to California. It is known by the common names Mt. Diablo fairy-lantern and Mount Diablo globelily. The species was formally described in 1868 and is restricted to the geographic area of California. It is part of the genus Calochortus, which includes various species of bulbous plants known for their showy flowers.
Other common names
Mt. Diablo fairy-lantern
Distribution
California
Synonyms
Cyclobothra pulchella
