Genus

Calochortus (Mariposa lilies)

Calochortus elegans. Photo: (c) John Hanna, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Calochortus /ˌkæləˈkɔːrtəs, -loʊ-/ is a genus of North American plants in the lily family. The group includes herbaceous, perennial and bulbous species, all native to North America (primarily the Western United States).

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Subtaxa

Species: Calochortus amabilis (Diogenes’ lantern)

Species: Calochortus vestae (Coast range mariposa lily)

Species: Calochortus elegans (Cat’s ear)

Species: Calochortus tolmiei (Tolmie’s pussy ears)

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