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Sagebrush mariposa lily

Calochortus macrocarpus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Stout stem about 12 in. tall. Bell shaped.

Habitat:

Spotted on Saddle Mountain. sagebrush steppe.

Notes:

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. (Wikipedia)

Reference Links:

Calochortus macrocarpus - Wikipedia

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Comments (2)
Tukup
It's as pretty as a mariposa, for sure. Thanks Brian. Great shots.

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Flowers of North America
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Wild Flowers of the Pacific Northwest
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Flora and Fauna of Cascadia (Pacific Northwest North America)
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PublishedJune 12, 2019

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