yellow mariposa lily

Calochortus luteus Douglas ex Lindl.

Calochortus luteus, known as yellow mariposa lily, is a species in the Liliaceae family. It was first described in 1833 by Lindley, with the authorship attributed as Douglas ex Lindl. This plant is native to California.

Description

Calochortus luteus is a member of the Liliaceae family and is commonly referred to as yellow mariposa lily. It was published in 1833 and is native to the region of California. The species is part of the genus Calochortus, which includes several flowering plants known for their showy, often mariposa lily flowers.