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Golden Mariposa Lily Blooming close to the ground is the bright yellow Golden Mariposa Lily (Calochortus aureus) at Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States. Arizona,Calochortus aureus,Geotagged,Golden Mariposa Lily,Petrified Forest National Park,Spring,United States,flower Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Golden Mariposa Lily

Blooming close to the ground is the bright yellow Golden Mariposa Lily (Calochortus aureus) at Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States.

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''Calochortus aureus'' is a North American species of flowering plants in the lily family. It is native to the southwestern United States . ''Calochortus aureus'' is a bulb-forming perennial herb producing a single stalk up to 30 cm tall. Flowers are bright lemon-yellow with red or purple splotches on the petals.

Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.
Species identified by Greg Shchepanek
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By Greg Shchepanek

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Uploaded Dec 10, 2018. Captured Apr 19, 2016 14:19 in Petrified Forest Rd, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028, USA.
  • COOLPIX S9900
  • f/4.5
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO125
  • 4.5mm