Calochortus albus
(Benth.) Douglas ex Benth.
White fairy lantern, White globe lily
Calochortus albus is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Jepson eFlora section:
monocot
USDA PLANTS group:
Monocot
Yellow Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral
Albus: Albus al'bus: diminutive of albulus, "white."
[Wikipedia] Common names: Calochortus albus is a species in the genus Calochortus in the family Liliaceae. It is also known by the common names fairy lantern, white fairy lantern, pink fairy lantern, lantern of the fairies, globe lily, white globe lily, white globe-tulip, alabaster tulip,Indian bells, satin bells,snowy lily-bell, and snow drops. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
