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Calochortus venustulus is a Mexican species of plants in the lily family native to central and eastern Mexico and bearing yellow flowers. Two varieties are recognized.[2][3]

• Calochortus venustulus var. imbricus Reveal & W.J.Hess - Durango
• Calochortus venustulus var. venustulus - Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, México State

Calochortus venustulus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Liliales
Family:	Liliaceae
Genus:	Calochortus
Species:	C. venustulus
Binomial name
Calochortus venustulus Greene
Synonyms[1]
Calochortus madrensis S.Watson Calochortus venustulus var. madrensis (S.Watson) Reveal & W.J.Hess

The epithet venustulus is a Latin word meaning "charming" or "elegant," derived ultimately from the name of the goddess Venus, Goddess of Love.^{[citation needed]}

The varietal epithet imbricus means "rainy," chosen because it was raining the day the authors collected the original specimens.[3]

References

External links

• Pacific Bulb Society, Calochortus Species Eight photos of several species including Calochortus venustulus
• Flowershots, Wildflowers of Mexico III photos of several species including Calochortus venustulus

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