Kingdom Plantae Family Liliaceae Scientific name Calochortus macrocarpus Rank Species | Order Liliales Genus Calochortus Higher classification Calochortus | |
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Similar Calochortus, Calochortus elegans, Liliaceae, Calochortus uniflorus, Calochortus tolmiei | ||
Sagebrush mariposa lily calochortus macrocarpus
Calochortus macrocarpus, also known as sagebrush mariposa lily, is a North American species of bulbous perennials in the lily family.
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The plant is native to the Northwestern United States (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana), northern California, northern Nevada, and a small area of southern British Columbia. Habitats include the Great Basin and Cascade Range.
Description
Calochortus macrocarpus leaves are blue-green and grass-like. The bulbs are tapering, like a carrot.
The flowers are large, three-petaled, and are pink and purple. They bloom in June.
Uses
First peoples in southern British Columbia harvested the bulbs from April to June. They can be eaten raw or cooked.
References
Calochortus macrocarpus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA