Calochortus aureus
Golden Mariposa Lily
Also known as: Calochortus nuttallii var. aureus (S.Watson) Ownbey
- Calochortus nuttallii var. aureus (S.Watson) Ownbey
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Liliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Calochortus aureus (commonly known as Golden Mariposa Lily) is a bulbous plant belonging to the Liliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah