Pronunciation: kal-oh-KOR-tus in-ven-OOS-tus
Common name: Plain mariposa lily (Blue form)
Family: Liliaceae (Lily)
Habitat: Dry, generally granitic soil, montane
coniferous forest, 4500'-9500', west end Big Bear,
Holcombe Valleys, San Bernardino Mts
Blooming period: May to August
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Calochortus
2) invenustus