Calochortus uniflorus Hook. & Arn.

Stems usually not branching, shorter than 5(–10) cm, bearing bulblets near base. Leaves: basal persistent, 1–4 dm; blade lanceolate, flat; cauline usually present. Inflorescences subumbel-late, 1–5-flowered; bracts 2–4, linear, attenuate. Flowers erect; perianth open, campanulate; sepals elliptic-lanceolate, 12–16 mm, glabrous, apex acuminate; petals ± white to pink, often with purple blotch distal to gland, broadly obovate, cuneate, 15–28 mm, adaxial surface glabrous or sparsely hairy, margins irregularly dentate distally; glands covered with ciliate membranes, bordered distally by short hairs; filaments longer than anthers; anthers oblong, apex obtuse or acute. Capsules nodding, narrowly 3-winged, 1–3 cm. Seeds dark brown, irregular. 2n = 20, 40.

It is a temperate plant. It can stand light frosts. It grows in heavy damp soils. It can grow in full sun or light shade. The soils should be well drained.

The bulbs are eaten raw or roasted.

Bulbs are planted 30-45 cm apart. They are planted 8-12 cm deep. They can also be grown by offsets or seed.