Mount Diablo globelily, Star tulip, Golden lantern
Calochortus pulchellus
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. The fruit are capsules with 3 broad wings.
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 grows in woodland in California to 210 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The small bulbs are eaten raw or roasted.
Edible parts
Root, bulb