Calochortus nuttallii Sego lily (Calochortaceae)

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Calochortus nuttallii
Sego lily
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The Calochortus nuttallii plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to New Mexico. It is a member of the Calochortaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sego lily. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. luteus. non Dougl.

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Latin Name:  Calochortus nuttallii
Common Name:  Sego lily
Family:  Calochortaceae
Author:  Torr.&Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry soils with grass and scrub, 1500 - 2800 metres[90].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[207]. Remove the outer husk. Excellent raw, the flavour is greatly improved by slow cooking[183]. The bulbs are said to have a crisp nut-like texture and a pleasant flavour when cooked. The bulbs can also be dried and ground into a powder[207] which can be used with cereal flours when making bread[212]. Leaves - cooked as a potherb[183]. It is hard to obtain a sufficient quantity and this use of the leaves will weaken the plants so is not to be recommended[K]. Seed - ground into a powder[183]. Flowers and flower buds - raw. A tasty addition to the salad bowl[183].

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