Beavertail Grass (Calochortus coeruleus)

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Beavertail grass (Calochortus coeruleus) is a perennial herb which is endemic to certain montane regions of California. Its hairy petals and blue and purple tones make for a strikingly beautiful display. This gorgeous California native is also known as the blue star tulip, despite being a member of the lily family.

Beavertail grass (Calochortus coeruleus). Tahoe National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Nevada County, California, USA.
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