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.

The plant is native to the Northwestern United States , northern California, northern Nevada, and a small area of southern British Columbia. Habitats include the Great Basin and Cascade Range.
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Appearance

''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.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderLiliales
FamilyLiliaceae
GenusCalochortus
SpeciesC. macrocarpus