superb mariposa lily
Calochortus superbus Purdy ex Howell
Calochortus superbus, known as superb mariposa lily, is a flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is endemic to California and is commonly found in various habitats across the state, particularly in the Coast Ranges and the Foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Description
Calochortus superbus is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to California and is a common part of the state's flora. This plant is most frequently encountered in the Coast Ranges and the Foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The species was published in 1932 and is known by the common name superb mariposa lily.
Other common names
superb mariposa lilyyellow mariposa
Distribution
California
Synonyms
Calochortus luteus var. citrinusMariposa pratensisMariposa superbaCalochortus luteus var. robustusCalochortus pratensisCalochortus superbus var. pratensisCalochortus venustus var. citrinusCalochortus venustus var. lilacinus
