COLUMBIA LILY

Class: Lilium columbianum

Family: LILY FAMILY

Sub Family: Liliaceae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: Tiger Lily, Oregon Lily

Colour: Orange

Height: 60-90 cm (2-3')

Each Flower: 4 cm (1 1/2") across with 6 long, pointed, shiny tepals completely recurved backwards to show many maroon spots on broader parts; 6 long stamens with yellow to brownish anthers surround robust style almost as long as stamens which hang about 2 cm (3/4") below tepals

Leaves: 1 or 2, pointed, leaf-like bracts at flower-stem branches; may be pair of narrow, pointed leaves further down stem; rest of stem has whorls of 5-9 pointed leaves with midribs; up to 7.5 cm (3") long and 1.5 cm (5/8") broad

Stems: Rigid, round, smooth, and unbranched except for flower-stems

Blooming Period: June - July

Habitat: Moist open woods from low to middle elevations throughout the area

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