From
the family,
Calochortaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Butterfly Tulip, Cat's Ear, Fairy Lantern, Mariposa Lily.
From gardens. Flowers in an umbel of 1 to 3, campanulate. Variable from white to cream or yellow, streaked with purple at the base. Usually with median brown or maroon spot, surrounded with yellow. Leaves to 10 inches, shorter towards the flowers. Ht. 16-24 inches.
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