Calochortus Macrocarpus (Noun)
Meaning
Mariposa having loose clusters of one to three handsome lilac flowers resembling umbels atop stout erect stems; arid northwestern North America east of Cascade Mountains from southern British Columbia to northern California.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Calochortus macrocarpus, also known as sagebrush mariposa lily, grows in arid northwestern North America east of the Cascade Mountains from southern British Columbia to northern California.
- Mariposa, including calochortus macrocarpus, are a favorite among gardeners for their beautiful and delicate flowers.
- Calochortus macrocarpus can be identified by its loose clusters of one to three handsome lilac flowers resembling umbels atop stout erect stems.
- A walk through the arid northwestern region of North America reveals an array of wildflowers, including the lovely calochortus macrocarpus.
- The calochortus macrocarpus flowers are short-lived but stunning, often lasting only a few weeks in the dry conditions of their native habitat.