Latin name: Calochortus palmeri S. Watson var.
  munzii Ownbey
  Pronunciation: kal-oh-KOR-tus PALM-er-eye
  MUNZ-ee-eye
  Common name: Munz's mariposa lily
  Family: Liliaceae (Lily)
  Habitat: Yellow pine forest, chaparral, San Jacinto
  and Santa Rosa Mts, RARE
  Blooming period: May to July
  Click for Latin name derivations: (1) Calochortus
  (2) palmeri (3) munzii
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