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Calochortus venustulus is a Mexican species of plants in the lily family native to central and eastern Mexico and bearing yellow flowers. Two varieties are recognized.[2][3]
- Calochortus venustulus var. imbricus Reveal & W.J.Hess - Durango
- Calochortus venustulus var. venustulus - Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, México State
The epithet venustulus is a Latin word meaning "charming" or "elegant", derived ultimately from the name of the goddess Venus, Goddess of Love.[citation needed]
The varietal epithet imbricus means "rainy", chosen because it was raining the day the authors collected the original specimens.[3]
References
- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ^ Greene, Edward Lee 1888. Pittonia 1(9): 158–159 in English
- ^ a b Reveal, James Lauritz & Hess, William John 1972. Rhodora 74(799): 350-351. short description in Latin, commentary in English
External links
- Pacific Bulb Society, Calochortus Species Eight photos of several species including Calochortus venustulus
- Flowershots, Wildflowers of Mexico III photos of several species including Calochortus venustulus
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