Desert Mariposa Lily
NameDesert Mariposa Lily
Species NameCalochortus kennedyi
Common NameDesert Mariposa Lily
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive bright orange and yellow flowers with dark, intricate centers, adapted to desert environments. This plant is not suitable for traditional bonsai cultivation.
Description
This specimen features vibrant orange and yellow flowers of the Desert Mariposa Lily, a herbaceous plant not typically cultivated as a bonsai. The plant is shown growing naturally in arid ground, displaying its characteristic three-petaled blooms with dark centers.
