Flower profile
Sagebrush mariposa lily
Calochortus macrocarpus
Sagebrush mariposa lily is a wildflower that USDA PLANTS lists as native in the lower 48 states. In Idaho it's most often seen in bloom in June–July.
*iNaturalist research-grade observations, as of October 17, 2026.
On our lists for: Idaho
Quick look
Calochortus macrocarpus, also known as sagebrush mariposa lily, is a North American species of bulbous perennials in the lily family.
- It belongs to the Liliaceae family. iNaturalist
- USDA PLANTS describes it as an herb (forb) with a perennial life cycle. USDA PLANTS
- USDA PLANTS lists it as native in the lower 48 states and records it in 6 states. USDA PLANTS
- NatureServe lists it as native to Idaho. NatureServe
- In Idaho, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in June–July. iNaturalist
- USDA PLANTS lists its flower color as purple. USDA PLANTS
- USDA PLANTS gives its bloom period as mid summer. USDA PLANTS
- USDA PLANTS lists a mature height of about 1.8 ft. USDA PLANTS
- iNaturalist has 530 research-grade sightings of it in Idaho, ranking #60 among the 109 flowers on our Idaho list. iNaturalist
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When does it bloom?
In Idaho, most flowering sightings come in June–July.
Conservation status
- Federal (U.S. ESA)
- Not listed No U.S. Endangered Species Act listing in the USFWS ECOS database. USFWS ECOS
- NatureServe global
- G5 Secure worldwide. NatureServe
- Idaho
- No list Idaho has no state law listing endangered or threatened plants, so we show NatureServe's Idaho ranks instead. NatureServe: S4, apparently secure in Idaho.
- Rare elsewhere
- Other states where NatureServe ranks it rare or missing: NV (S2). (S1 critically imperiled, S2 imperiled, SH possibly extirpated, SX presumed extirpated.)
Checked October 17, 2026. Rankings and lists can change, so follow the links for the latest.
Can you eat it?
None of the sources we checked (NC State Extension (no page for this plant), USDA PLANTS) say whether it's edible or poisonous for people.
ASPCA's entry “Calochortus nuttalli” (Calochortus spp), which covers the whole genus, lists it as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Eating lots of any plant can still upset a pet's stomach. ASPCA
🌿 Never eat a wild plant unless you're certain of its ID; this isn't medical advice. Worried about a person? Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Worried about a pet? Call your vet.
Where does it grow?
USDA PLANTS records sagebrush mariposa lily in 6 states.
recorded by USDA PLANTS on our state lists not recorded
See the full list of states
California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington.
Idaho counties with USDA records: Ada, Adams, Bear Lake, Bingham, Blaine, Boise, Butte, Clark, Elmore, Franklin, Gem, Gooding, Idaho, Kootenai, Nez Perce, Owyhee, Washington.
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Sources
- USDA, NRCS. PLANTS Database, profile CAMA5.
- iNaturalist, Calochortus macrocarpus: taxonomy, research-grade observation counts and “Flowering” annotations, retrieved October 17, 2026.
- Wikipedia, Calochortus macrocarpus (lead quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Idaho: Idaho noxious weeds (IDAPA 02.06.09, Section 220).
- USFWS, ECOS species database (ESA listing check), October 17, 2026.
- NatureServe Explorer, Calochortus macrocarpus (global and state ranks).
- Edibility and toxicity: ASPCA.
- Photo: Cindy Bell via iNaturalist · CC BY 4.0 · resized.