[Wikipedia] Range, Edibility: Calochortus elegans is a species of flowering plant in the lily family known by the common name elegant Mariposa lily, cat's ear, elegant cat's ears or star tulip.[3][4] It is native to the western United States from northern California to Montana.[2][5] The bulb is a choice wild root vegetable when eaten cooked, and can be eaten raw to avoid starvation.[7] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)