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Mariposa Lily, Butterfly Tulip
Scientific Name:
Calochortus venustus
Family:
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Blooms:
May - Jul
Color:
White
Perennial herb
Native
Found on grassy hillsides, favoring rocky areas; tolerates all exposures; 750 feet to summit. Look for them in Mitchell Canyon and Donner Canyon.
Kevin Hintsa
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