calochortus
[ kal-uh-kawr-tuhs ]
/ ˌkæl əˈkɔr təs /
noun, plural cal·o·chor·tus·es.
any plant of the genus Calochortus, of the lily family, as the mariposa lily and the sego lily.
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Words nearby calochortus
calmative, Calmette, calmodulin, calmy, caló, calochortus, calomel, calomel electrode, Caloocan, Caloosahatchee, calor
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This plant belongs to the section of Calochortus whose species are known as "star-tulips."
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