sego lily

plant

Also known as: Calochortus nuttallii

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The sego lily, scientifically known as Calochortus nuttallii, is a type of mariposa lily native to western North America. It is characterized by its predominantly white or yellow flowers, often marked with a darker hue. The name "sego" originates from the Southern Paiute word si\u03b3o\u0294o, referring to the lily's bulb. This plant holds significance as the state flower of Utah.12

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mariposa lily
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…in cultivation, among them the sego lily (Calochortus nuttallii), native to dry soil from South Dakota to Washington and south to Oregon and California. Its white flowers are variously marked with yellow, purple, and lilac. The edible corm of the sego lily was used for food by the early Mormon…
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…in cultivation, among them the sego lily (Calochortus nuttallii), native to dry soil from South Dakota to Washington and south to Oregon and California. Its white flowers are variously marked with yellow, purple, and lilac. The edible corm of the sego lily was used for food by the early Mormon…
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