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winding mariposa lily

Calochortus flexuosus S.Watson
winding mariposa lily
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Calochortus flexuosus is a lily species in the Liliaceae family, known as the winding mariposa lily. It is native to Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The species was first described in 1873 by S. Watson.

Description

Calochortus flexuosus is a flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is commonly called winding mariposa lily and is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species was scientifically described in 1873 by S. Watson. It is a member of the genus Calochortus, which includes various lily species known for their ornamental flowers.

Other common names

winding mariposa lily

Distribution

Arizona · California · Colorado · Mexico Northwest · Nevada · New Mexico · Utah

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