Calochortus splendens is a North American species of mariposa lily known by the common name splendid mariposa lily. Calochortus splendens is native to coastal mountains and valleys of California and Baja California, as far north as Lake County. It is found in various habitats, including chaparral and woodland. Description Calochortus splendens is a thin-stemmed lily with few leaves. It bears flowers singly or in inflorescences of up to four. Each flower is ringed with smaller, ribbonlike, curling bracts. The bowl-shaped flowers are of varying shades of purple, often lavender, with a spot of darker purple at the base of each petal. The flower may have plentiful white hairs in the center and bright purple pollen. References External links Calflora Database: Calochortus splendens (Splendid mariposa lily) Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Calochortus splendens USDA Plants Profile for Calochortus splendens (splendid mariposa lily) UC Calphotos gallery: Calochortus splendens splendens Flora of California Flora of Baja California Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands Natural history of the Peninsular Ranges Natural history of the California Coast Ranges Natural history of the Transverse Ranges Plants described in 1835 Taxa named by George Bentham Flora without expected TNC conservation status