Mariposa lily
Calochortus nuttallii var. aureus
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant.
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
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers, root, bulb