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...
- narrow, lanceolate, sepals. Varieties Calochortus gunnisonii var. gunnisonii - most of species range Calochortus gunnisonii var. perpulcher ****erell -...
- up to 6 centimeters in length. Varieties Calochortus kennedyi var. kennedyi - most of species range Calochortus kennedyi var. munzii — Arizona, Sonora,...
- Database for Calochortus lyalli E-Flora BC Atlas page for Calochortus lyallii Calochortus lyallii in Flora of North America Calochortus lyallii pre-flowering...
- "Calochortus foliosus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 February 2023. Gerritsen, Mary E. (2007). Calochortus: Mariposa...
- Berkeley, Calochortus obispoensis Lemmon, John Gill 1886. Botanical Gazette 11(7): 180–181 description in English Flora of North America, Calochortus obispoensis...
- Calochortus albus is a North American species in the genus Calochortus in the family Liliaceae. It is also known by the common names fairy lantern, white...
- capsule. Calochortus fimbriatus blooms more vigorously the year after a wildfire. Inflorescence Flower with bumblebee "NatureServe Explorer - Calochortus fimbriatus"...
- Calochortus tiburonensis, the Tiburon Mariposa lily, is a rare member of the genus Calochortus in the family Liliaceae. It is endemic to Marin County,...