Latin name: Calochortus striatus Parish Pronunciation: kal-oh-KOR-tus stry-AY-tus Common name: Alkali mariposa lily Family: Liliaceae (Lily) Habitat: Alkaline meadows and moist places, 2500'-4500', creosote bush scrub, north base of San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mts Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Calochortus 2) striatus |
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