Calochortus
- noun
- /ˌkæl.əˈkɔːr.təs/
- Specialized
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Calochortus
- Many species in the Calochortus genus are commonly called mariposa lilies due to their butterfly-like petals.
Examples
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During our hike in California, we were lucky to spot several blooming Calochortus along the trail.
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Botanists study Calochortus to understand the diversity of wildflowers in western North America.
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The Calochortus blooms in vibrant colors during spring.
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Have you ever seen a Calochortus in the wild?
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During our hike in California, we were lucky to spot several blooming Calochortus along the trail.
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Many species in the Calochortus genus are commonly called mariposa lilies due to their butterfly-like petals.
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The Calochortus blooms in vibrant colors during spring.
Synonyms
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A wild flower with tulip-shaped petals that grows in the southwestern United States and Mexico
A wild flower with three petals that looks like a small butterfly
A wild flower from the southwestern United States and Mexico with cup-shaped petals like a small tulip
A small plant that has egg shaped flowers
Compounds
- Specialized
A wildflower from northern California that has bright yellow, egg-shaped flowers
- Specialized
A small lily with deep pink or purple round flowers that grows on Sierra Nevada slopes in California
- Specialized
A small wild flower in the northwest United States with thin curved stems and white star-shaped blooms
- Specialized
A small wild lily with clusters of bell-shaped orange, red, or yellow flowers on short stems
- Specialized
A type of lily with large deep yellow bell-shaped flowers found in California coastal hills
- Specialized
A North American wildflower with one to three lilac flowers on a tall stem that grows in dry areas
- Specialized
A wildflower from western North America with white bell-shaped flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Calochortus comes from two Greek parts: kalos meaning 'beautiful' and chortos meaning 'grass' or 'meadow'. So the name is like 'beautiful grass', a simple image to remember these showy, tulip-like wildflowers that grow in meadows.