Calochortus kennedyi

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Definition

Noun: * A species of flowering plant in the lily family (Liliaceae), commonly known as the desert mariposa lily. It is characterized by its clusters of bell-shaped, vividly colored flowers (vermilion, orange, or yellow) on short stems. It is native to arid regions from southern California to Arizona and Mexico.

Usage
  • The term Calochortus kennedyi is used as the precise botanical or scientific name for this specific plant species. It is used in formal, academic, and ecological contexts.
  • Example: "The hillside was dotted with the brilliant blooms of ."
  • Example: "Botanists are studying the habitat requirements of ."
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical classification, the genus name () is always capitalized, while the species epithet () is not. The full binomial name is typically written in italics.
  • Example: "The genus contains many beautiful species, including and ."
Variants and Related Words
  • Desert mariposa lily: The common name for .
  • Mariposa lily: The common name for plants in the genus .
  • Calochortus: The genus to which this species belongs.
Synonyms
  • Desert mariposa lily
Different Meanings
  • This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this particular species of flowering plant. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.
Noun
  1. mariposa with clusters of bell-shaped vermilion or orange or yellow flowers atop short stems; southern California to Arizona and Mexico

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