Butterfly Mariposa Lily (Calochortus venustus)

Family: Calochortaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Calochortus venustus is a BULB growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — A sweet flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Light sandy soil, often decomposed granite, below 2400 metres. In grassland and in mixed evergreen forests. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)