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ShazzieB

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8. There is hilly and rocky soil in some parts of the Midwest, but not where I live.

Reply to usonian (Reply #4)

Fri May 16, 2025, 03:13 PM

May 16

I live in Illinois, so I'm east of the Missippi River. I looked at some range maps, and according to those, the mariposa lily is only found in states that are much farther west.

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Repost from the past. It's Mariposa Lily time again. (Calochortus) [View all] usonian May 16 OP

Excellent reposting of nature's beauty usonian. Rocky terrain notwithstanding. George McGovern May 16 #1

I just did a morning photo run. (and rock clambering) usonian May 16 #6

These are absolutely stunning! Gorgeous. And those slender stalks! Wow. Thanks, usonian. CaliforniaPeggy May 16 #2

Nothing like them. usonian May 16 #5

Gorgeous! ShazzieB May 16 #3

I guess you don't have hilly and rocky soil in the midwest! usonian May 16 #4

Great follow photo usonian! George McGovern May 16 #7

There is hilly and rocky soil in some parts of the Midwest, but not where I live. ShazzieB May 16 #8