splendid mariposa lily
Calochortus splendens Douglas ex Benth.
Calochortus splendens, known as splendid mariposa lily, is a North American plant species in the Liliaceae family. It is native to California and the northwest region of Mexico. The species was first described in 1835.
Description
Calochortus splendens is a member of the genus Calochortus and belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is commonly referred to as splendid mariposa lily and is found in the regions of California and the Mexican Northwest. The species was published in 1835 and is recognized for its presence in North American flora.
Other common names
splendid mariposa lily
Distribution
California · Mexico Northwest
Synonyms
Calochortus splendens var. majorCalochortus splendens var. ruberMariposa splendensCalochortus davidsonianusCalochortus splendens var. atroviolaceusCalochortus splendens unranked atroviolaceusCalochortus splendens var. rubra
