Calochortus venustulus
| Calochortus venustulus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Liliaceae |
| Genus: | Calochortus |
| Species: | C. venustulus
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| Binomial name | |
| Calochortus venustulus | |
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Calochortus venustulus is a Mexican species of plants in the lily family native to central and eastern Mexico and bearing yellow flowers. Two varieties are recognized.[2][3]
- Calochortus venustulus var. imbricus Reveal & W.J.Hess - Durango
- Calochortus venustulus var. venustulus - Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, México State
The epithet venustulus is a Latin word meaning "charming" or "elegant", derived ultimately from the name of the goddess Venus, Goddess of Love.
The varietal epithet imbricus means "rainy", chosen because it was raining the day the authors collected the original specimens.[3]
References
- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ^ Greene, Edward Lee 1888. Pittonia 1(9): 158–159 in English
- ^ a b Reveal, James Lauritz & Hess, William John 1972. Rhodora 74(799): 350-351. short description in Latin, commentary in English
External links
- Pacific Bulb Society, Calochortus Species Eight photos of several species including Calochortus venustulus
- Flowershots, Wildflowers of Mexico III photos of several species including Calochortus venustulus