Flolape

yellow star-tulip

Calochortus monophyllus (Lindl.) Lem.
yellow star-tulip
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Calochortus monophyllus (Lindl.) Lem., known as yellow star-tulip, is a flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to California and was first described in 1849.

Description

Calochortus monophyllus is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family, commonly known as yellow star-tulip. It is native to California and is part of the genus Calochortus. This plant is characterized by its yellow flowers and is part of the broader group of North American lily family members.

Other common names

yellow star-tulip

Distribution

California

Synonyms

Cyclobothra monophyllaCyclobothra nitidaCalochortus benthamiiCalochortus benthamii var. wallaceiCalochortus maculatusCalochortus nitidusCalochortus nitidus var. cornutusCalochortus pulchellus var. parviflorusCyclobothra elegans var. lutea

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