calochortus

American  

[kal-uh-kawr-tuhs] / ˌkæl əˈkɔr təs /

noun

plural

calochortuses

1. any plant of the genus Calochortus, of the lily family, as the mariposa lily and the sego lily.

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Etymology

Origin of calochortus

1813; < New Latin < Greek kal ( ós ) beautiful + -o- -o- + chórtos grass, fodder, originally farmyard; cohort, garth, yard ²

Example Sentences

The correct name is Calochortus catalinae.

From Los Angeles Times

Calochortus.—Beautiful bulbous plants, called mariposa lilies, requiring warm sheltered spots in rich gritty and well-drained soil.

From Project Gutenberg

Plant material eaten by P. truei and refused by P. maniculatus included the leaves of Calochortus gunnisonii and the leaves and stem of Erigeron speciosus.

From Project Gutenberg

The name Calochortus signifies beautiful grass.

From Project Gutenberg

This often grows with the lilac butterfly-tulip, Calochortus splendens, and at a little distance is so similar, it is difficult to distinguish it from the lily.

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