Calochortus barbatus
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. It grows 15-30 cm high and 8-10 cm across. The flowers are bell-like and nodding. They are hairy and have a fringe around the edge. They are yellow but can have purple flushes.
There are about 60-100 Calochortus species. There are 7-9 species in tropical America. They have also been put in the family Calochortaceae.
Where it is found
They need dry conditions when dormant. It can stand light frosts.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, bulb