Calochortus macrocarpus Sagebrush mariposa lily (Calochortaceae)

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Calochortus macrocarpus
Sagebrush mariposa lily
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The Calochortus macrocarpus plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to Nevada. It is a member of the Calochortaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sagebrush mariposa lily.

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Latin Name:  Calochortus macrocarpus
Common Name:  Sagebrush mariposa lily
Family:  Calochortaceae
Author:  Douglas.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry hills, usually in loose soil[60]. In sagebrush scrub and open coniferous forests to 2000 metres[90].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[105, 161, 177, 257]. The bulb can be harvested in early spring, peeled and eaten raw[257]. It can also be boiled or baked and used like potatoes[257]. Flower buds - raw[257]. A sweet flavour[257].

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