subfamily
Mariposa and Toad Lilies
Calochortoideae
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Top native mariposa and toad lilies All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Yellow Mariposa Lily
Calochortus luteus
bees
2
food
10
flowers
31
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Butterfly Mariposa Lily
Calochortus venustus
bees
2
food
3
flowers
12
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Sagebrush Mariposa Lily
Calochortus macrocarpus
bees
2
food
2
flowers
34
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Tolmie's Pussy Ears
Calochortus tolmiei
bees
2
food
1
flowers
16
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Sierra Mariposa Lily
Calochortus minimus
bees
2
food
1
flowers
9
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Superb Mariposa Lily
Calochortus superbus
bees
2
food
1
flowers
8
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Pink Star-tulip
Calochortus uniflorus
bees
2
food
1
flowers
8
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Leichtlin's Mariposa Lily
Calochortus leichtlinii
bees
2
food
1
flowers
7
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Cat's Ear
Calochortus elegans
bees
2
food
1
flowers
7
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White Globe Lily
Calochortus albus
bees
2
food
1
flowers
6
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Yellow Star-tulip
Calochortus monophyllus
bees
2
food
1
flowers
6
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Bruneau Mariposa Lily
Calochortus bruneaunis
bees
2
food
1
flowers
6
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Naked Mariposa Lily
Calochortus nudus
bees
2
food
1
flowers
6
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Beavertail-grass
Calochortus coeruleus
bees
2
food
1
flowers
6
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Diogenes' Lantern
Calochortus amabilis
bees
2
food
1
flowers
5