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Calochortus macrocarpus

Species of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Calochortus macrocarpus
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Calochortus macrocarpus, also known as sagebrush mariposa lily, is a North American species of bulbous perennials in the lily family.[2][1][3]

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Distribution

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.[4] Habitats include the Great Basin and Cascade Range.[5]

Description

Calochortus macrocarpus leaves are blue-green and grass-like. The bulbs are tapering, like a carrot.[4][6]

The flowers are large and three-petaled, and are pink to purple and sometimes white, with a greenish stripe on their underside. The sepals are about 2 inches long, much narrower and slightly longer than the petals.[7] They typically bloom in June and July.[6]

Uses

First peoples in southern British Columbia harvested the bulbs from April to June. They can be eaten raw or cooked.[6]

References

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