Calochortus venustus
Butterfly mariposa lily
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The Calochortus venustus plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Calochortaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Butterfly mariposa lily. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. purpurascens.

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Latin Name:  Calochortus venustus
Common Name:  Butterfly mariposa lily
Family:  Calochortaceae
Author:  Benth.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.1
 
Habitat:  Light sandy soil, often decomposed granite, below 2400 metres[71, 90]. In grassland and in mixed evergreen forests[90, 200].

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