Calochortus superbus
Yellow Mariposa
Also known as: Calochortus luteus var. citrinus (Baker) S.Watson +8 more
- Calochortus luteus var. citrinus (Baker) S.Watson
- Calochortus luteus var. robustus Purdy
- Calochortus pratensis (Purdy ex J.T.Howell) Hoover
- Calochortus superbus var. pratensis Purdy ex J.T.Howell
- Calochortus venustus var. citrinus Baker
- Calochortus venustus var. lilacinus Baker
- Calochortus venustus var. robustus Hort
- Mariposa pratensis (Purdy ex J.T.Howell) Hoover
- Mariposa superba (Purdy ex Howell) Hoover
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 superbus (commonly known as Yellow Mariposa) 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)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California