Calochortus elegans is an elegant lily featuring three white and purple hair-covered petals, native to the West. Also called elegant Mariposa lily or cat’s ear lily.

Calochortus elegans, Mariposa lily, or cat’s ear lily, one of my favorite Western wildflowers for #MayBlooms. May 30, 2025. #botanicalpubescence #PNW #WestCoastKin #wildflower #MariposaLily #Photography