Definition of Calochortus. Meaning of Calochortus. Synonyms of Calochortus

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Definition of Calochortus

Calochortus
Mariposa lily Ma`ri*po"sa lil`y [Sp. mariposa a butterfly + E. lily. So called from the gay apperance of the blossoms.] (Bot.) One of a genus (Calochortus) of tuliplike bulbous herbs with large, and often gaycolored, blossoms. Called also butterfly lily. Most of them are natives of California.

Meaning of Calochortus from wikipedia

- word Calochortus is derived from Gr**** and means "beautiful gr****". Calochortus flowers have six tepals. Unlike most other Liliaceae, Calochortus tepals...
- of Calochortus nuttallii have been reclassified as distinct species: Calochortus nuttallii var. aureus (S.Watson) Ownbey is currently Calochortus aureus...
- Database for Calochortus lyalli E-Flora BC Atlas page for Calochortus lyallii Calochortus lyallii in Flora of North America Calochortus lyallii pre-flowering...
- Calochortus ghiesbreghtii is a Mesoamerican species of plants in the lily family. It is native to Guatemala and to the States of Hidalgo and Chiapas in...
- and endangered plants. "NatureServe Explorer - Calochortus umbellatus". NatureServe Explorer Calochortus umbellatus. NatureServe. 2022-05-30. Retrieved...
- Tropicos.org: Calochortus striatus Parish Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families Jepson: Calochortus striatus CalFlora: Calochortus striatus CNPS−California...
- nectary of C. superbus. "NatureServe Explorer - Calochortus superbus". NatureServe Explorer Calochortus superbus. NatureServe. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 30...
- up to 6 centimeters in length. Varieties Calochortus kennedyi var. kennedyi - most of species range Calochortus kennedyi var. munzii — Arizona, Sonora,...
- Calochortus catalinae". NatureServe Explorer Calochortus catalinae. NatureServe. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 30 May 2022. Jepson eFlora (TJM2): Calochortus...
- flowers. Two varieties are recognized. Calochortus venustulus var. imbricus Reveal & W.J.Hess - Durango Calochortus venustulus var. venustulus - Chihuahua...