Shy Mariposa Lily
NameShy Mariposa Lily
Species NameCalochortus inconspicuus
Common NameShy Mariposa Lily
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typelinear
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive three-petaled flower with intricate central markings and contrasting colors.
Description
This image displays a Shy Mariposa Lily flower, not a bonsai specimen. The delicate pale lavender petals and striking dark purple and yellow center are characteristic of this species. As this is a flowering plant, traditional bonsai features like trunk development or nebari are not present.
