Utah State Flower: Sego lily

Scientific Name: Calochortus nuttallii

State Flower Description: The Sego Lily was adopted as the state flower of Utah due to its importance in pioneering times and its natural beauty. The Sego Lily has 3 petals and 3 sepals which surrounds a yellow base.

Where It's Found: The Sego Lily is native to western states including Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Utah State Flower Dedication: 1911