Calochortus barbatus


Calochortus barbatus is a species of mariposa lilies in the lily family. It is endemic to Mexico.

Distribution

The bulb is widespread across much of montane Mexico, from Chihuahua in the northeast to Oaxaca in the southeast.
It is found in grasslands, and open oak and pine woods below in elevation.

Description

Calochortus barbatus is a bulb-forming perennial with branching stems up to 50 cm tall.
Flowers are nodding, and are yellow with yellow or purple hairs. The flowers are hermaphrodite, and are pollinated by insects.