This is a splendid mariposa lily, a member of the mariposa lily family. I’m not sure where the “splendid” part comes from. I mean, it’s very nice and all, but why not violet mariposa lily or lavender mariposa lily or something like that? It’s a mystery. Still, it is lovely.
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