San Luis Obispo mariposa lily

Calochortus simulans belongs to the genus Calochortus and is part of the Liliaceae family, commonly known as the lily family. It is found in California and is recognized by its specific common name, San Luis Obispo mariposa lily. The species was first described in 1968 and is distinguished from other similar species, such as Calochortus obispoensis, which shares a similar common name but is a different taxon.