#NYTCrossword Word of the Day: Sego
“Calochortus nuttallii, also known as the sego lily, is a bulbous perennial plant that is endemic to the Western United States. It is the state flower of Utah.” Shoshone taught Mormons how to prepare the bulbs for badly needed food.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calochortus_nuttallii