Calochortus macrocarpus


Calochortus macrocarpus, also known as sagebrush mariposa lily, is a North American species of bulbous perennials in the lily family.
The plant is native to the Northwestern United States, northern California, northern Nevada, and a small area of southern British Columbia. Habitats include the Great Basin and Cascade Range.

Description

Calochortus macrocarpus leaves are blue-green and grass-like. The bulbs are tapering, like a carrot.
The flowers are large, three-petaled, and are pink and purple. They bloom in June.

Uses

in southern British Columbia harvested the bulbs from April to June. They can be eaten raw or cooked.