Latin name: Calochortus dunnii Purdy
  Pronunciation: kal-oh-KOR-tus DUN-ee-eye

  Common name: Dunn's mariposa lily
  Family: Liliaceae (Lily)
  Habitat: Dry, stony ridges in chaparral and yellow
  pine forest, 4500'-5000', Laguna Mts, Otay Mt,
  southern San Diego Co. RARE

  Blooming period: May to June
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Calochortus
  2) dunnii
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