calochortus
[ kal-uh-kawr-tuh s ]
/ ˌkæl əˈkɔr təs /
noun, plural cal·o·chor·tus·es.
any plant of the genus Calochortus, of the lily family, as the mariposa lily and the sego lily.
Words nearby calochortus
calm,
calmative,
calmette,
calmodulin,
calmy,
calochortus,
calomel,
calomel electrode,
caloocan,
caloosahatchee,
calor
Example sentences from the Web for calochortus
This plant belongs to the section of Calochortus whose species are known as "star-tulips."
The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits |Mary Elizabeth Parsons