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Sagebrush Mariposa (Calochortus macrocarpus): Lavender Cups in Dry Lands

Overview

Calochortus macrocarpus, the sagebrush mariposa, is a bulbous perennial native to western North America. Its elegant, lavender, cup-shaped flowers bloom in early summer above grass-like foliage.

Taxonomy

Family:	Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Calochortus (kal-uh-KOR-tus)
Species:	macrocarpus (ma-kro-KAR-pus)

Habitat

Dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Difficult to cultivate; best admired in wild.

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