Genus Calochortus (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of western North American leafy-stemmed bulbous herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Calochortus is a large genus of western North American leafy-stemmed bulbous herbs that are commonly known as mariposa lilies or globe lilies.
- The genus Calochortus consists of about 70 species of flowering plants that are native to the western United States and Mexico.
- Some species within the genus Calochortus have become popular ornamental plants due to their unique and beautiful flowers.
- The genus Calochortus is part of the lily family and is characterized by its leafy stems and bulbous roots.
- Members of the genus Calochortus can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including meadows, forests, and rocky outcroppings.