Winding Mariposa Lily
NameWinding Mariposa Lily
Species NameCalochortus flexuosus
Common NameWinding Mariposa Lily
Bonsai Stylewindswept
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typelinear herbaceous leaves
Height (cm)10
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesA beautiful, delicate purple and yellow flower growing in arid sandy conditions. Its winding stems and buds are characteristic of the species, thriving in its natural desert habitat.
Description
This specimen is a wild Winding Mariposa Lily, not a cultivated bonsai. It features a delicate purple and yellow flower emerging from sandy soil, with slender, winding stems and linear leaves spreading across the ground. Several buds indicate ongoing flowering, characteristic of its natural desert habitat.
