Tiger Lily
The genus Lilium, comprises about 100 species of true lilies. One species that is worth studying is the Tiger Lily. Read on to learn some information about this showy flowering plant.
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Like other true lilies, the Tiger Lily has a tall, straight stem that could reach 80–200 cm tall. The stem has long, stiff, linear dark green leaves 6–9 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. Trumpet-shaped flowers that face downward are borne on this stalk. These flowers are orange colored with small black spots. The flower petals, which comes in set of six are long and pointed.
Tiger Lily is known by various names such as: Lilium lancifolium, Lilium tigrinum, Columbia lily, Devil Lily, Oregon Lily, Kentan, Western Red Lily, Western Wood Lily, Leopard Lily, Chalice-Cup Lily, Pine Lily, etc.
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The most common flower color is orange, though other cultivars produce yellow, pale pink, red, red-orange, lavender, peach, buttery gold, melon, apricot and lavender.
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Tiger lilies do not produce any seeds. However, they do produce tiny bulblets (bulbils). These bulbils ripen, drop and root on the soil; thus, producing new plants.
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Flowers have strong, sweet and fragrant smell that bloom from early summer to early fall. A good ornamental plant, because the flowers lasts from ten days to three weeks.
In Asia, Tiger lilies are cultivated for its edible bulbs. Some plant parts have medicinal uses too.
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Warning: All parts of the plant are toxic to cats. It can produce kidney failure, lethargy, and even death.
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Tiger Lilies are so beautiful! I especially loved the orange one. Thanks for sharing these!
ReplyDeleteI love tiger lilies, thay are beautiful and striking!
ReplyDeleteWe have the tiger lily in the backyard because like you I also got smitten when I saw that wonderful Tiger flower.
ReplyDeleteI like their exotic designs, unique and colorful. I'd love them to be in my garden.
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