« back to search Calochortus venustus Date June 12, 1968 Media FormatSlide PhotographerEdwin R. Chandler Location Information Place Name Sierra Madre Mountains Country: United States State: California County: Santa Barbara Plant Information Plant(s) Pictured Butterfly Mariposa Lily (Calochortus venustus) More Info Alternative Common NamesMariposa Lily, Butterfly, Butterfly Mariposa Lily Native StatusNative Plant Type/Growth Formperennial herb Blooming PeriodSpring Plant Communities Forest, Grassland, Woodland, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest Flower Color Cream, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White Primary Plant Part Flower Close-up Image & Format Details Index NumberSL_04631 Decade1960s Photo OrientationLandscape Collection SBBG Library Archives Image & Format Tags Color photograph Film Type Kodachrome