On March 18, 1911, the Utah State Legislature designated the sego lily as the state flower. Early in 1913 the LDS General Relief Society Board chose it as their official emblem. During the …

Calochortus nuttallii, also known as the sego lily, is a bulbous perennial plant that is endemic to the Western United States. The common name of sego comes from a similar Shoshone word. …

Jan 26, 2021 · The sego lily is Utah's official state flower; it was designated as the official Utah flower in 1911. The sego lily is a bulbous perennial plant. The primary reason for selecting this …

Whether you call it Calochortus nuttallii, Sego Lily, Mariposa lily, or Sandhill Mariposa Tulip – these names all refer to Utah's beloved state flower with its distinctive beauty and cultural …

Jul 13, 2020 · The sego lily was formally designated as the Utah State Flower in 1911 chosen for its natural beauty as well as its historical significance. The lily gets its scientific name …

Choosing a state flower can be as contentious as choosing a favorite pizza topping! But the Sego Lily was officially designated as Utah’s state flower in 1911. The decision was influenced by …

The Utah State Flower. The official Utah state flower is the Calachortus Nuttalli, or more commonly referred to as the “Sego Lily”. The Sego Lily is native to the Western United States, …

Apr 7, 2023 · Utah’s official state flower is the sego lily, a Native American sacred plant. Sego is a Shoshonean word that means “edible bulb.” Ordinarily, sego lilies thrive in places with desert …

Feb 23, 2024 · Utah is the 45th state of the United States of America, with the sego lily being the state’s symbol flower. The sego lily (Calochortus nuttallii) is a perennial bulb native to the …

Oct 24, 2024 · What is the sego lily, and why is it Utah's state flower? On March 4, 1911, Utah's official flower was the sego lily, Calochortus nuttallii, technically known as The historical …