A genus of bulbous plants native to western North America, known for their beautiful delicate flowers in various colors.
From Greek 'kalos' (beautiful) and 'chortos' (grass), literally 'beautiful grass.' This refers to the exquisite flowers that emerge from these modest-looking plants.
Calochortus flowers open only in sunlight and close at night—some species bloom for just a few weeks, making them treasured sightings for wildflower enthusiasts; the Mariposa lily is the state flower of California.
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