Last weekend, we traveled a specific trail for a reason. It was the time of year that the Sego Lily can be spotted among the dried flowers of early summer. Every year, we have observed these beautiful blooms in this particular area. Careful notation of date and mapping coordinates aid our memories for finding individual flowers each year. And, we were not disappointed on this warm, Sunday morning. The lilies had just started to reveal themselves to the bright sun and buzzing bees. I have included a photo for your pleasure.
The Sego Lily (calochortus nuttallii) is also called Nuttall’s Mariposa-lily. It is found midsummer in dry, open areas in the west. These flowers are part of the Genus Calochortus, which has 56 native species across the U.S. The next time you are hiking in the western U.S. in midsummer, you might uncover a Sego Lily.
The Sego Lily (calochortus nuttallii) is also called Nuttall’s Mariposa-lily. It is found midsummer in dry, open areas in the west. These flowers are part of the Genus Calochortus, which has 56 native species across the U.S. The next time you are hiking in the western U.S. in midsummer, you might uncover a Sego Lily.
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