Lilium philadelphicum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Liliaceae |
Subfamily: | Lilioideae |
Tribe: | Lilieae |
Genus: | Lilium |
Species: | L. philadelphicum
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Binomial name | |
Lilium philadelphicum | |
Synonyms [1] | |
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Lilium philadelphicum, also known as the wood lily, [2] flame lily, [3] Philadelphia lily, prairie lily, or western red lily, is a perennial species of lily native to North America.
The plant is widely distributed in much of Canada from British Columbia to Quebec, and parts of the United States ( Northeast and Great Lakes regions plus the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains). [4] [5]
Lilium philadelphicum grows to a height of approximately 30 to 90 centimeters. It produces red or orange blooms between June and August. [6]
Lilium philadelphicum is listed as an endangered species in Maryland, New Mexico, Tennessee and North Carolina. [4] [11] Its status is a threatened species in Kentucky and Ohio. [4]
As the Saskatchewan provincial floral emblem, it is protected under the Provincial Emblems and Honours Act, and cannot be picked, uprooted or destroyed in any manner. [9] [8]
Cats are extremely sensitive to lily toxicity and ingestion is often fatal. [12] [13] [14] Households and gardens that are visited by cats are strongly advised against keeping this plant or placing dried flowers where a cat may brush against them and become dusted with pollen that they then consume while cleaning. Suspected cases require urgent veterinary attention. [15]
Rapid treatment with activated charcoal and/or induced vomiting can reduce the amount of toxin absorbed (this is time-sensitive so in some cases, vets may advise doing it at home), and large amounts of fluid by IV can reduce damage to kidneys to increase the chances of survival. [15]
The bulbs were eaten by some Native Americans. [16]
Media related to Lilium philadelphicum at Wikimedia Commons
Lilium philadelphicum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Liliaceae |
Subfamily: | Lilioideae |
Tribe: | Lilieae |
Genus: | Lilium |
Species: | L. philadelphicum
|
Binomial name | |
Lilium philadelphicum | |
Synonyms [1] | |
|
Lilium philadelphicum, also known as the wood lily, [2] flame lily, [3] Philadelphia lily, prairie lily, or western red lily, is a perennial species of lily native to North America.
The plant is widely distributed in much of Canada from British Columbia to Quebec, and parts of the United States ( Northeast and Great Lakes regions plus the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains). [4] [5]
Lilium philadelphicum grows to a height of approximately 30 to 90 centimeters. It produces red or orange blooms between June and August. [6]
Lilium philadelphicum is listed as an endangered species in Maryland, New Mexico, Tennessee and North Carolina. [4] [11] Its status is a threatened species in Kentucky and Ohio. [4]
As the Saskatchewan provincial floral emblem, it is protected under the Provincial Emblems and Honours Act, and cannot be picked, uprooted or destroyed in any manner. [9] [8]
Cats are extremely sensitive to lily toxicity and ingestion is often fatal. [12] [13] [14] Households and gardens that are visited by cats are strongly advised against keeping this plant or placing dried flowers where a cat may brush against them and become dusted with pollen that they then consume while cleaning. Suspected cases require urgent veterinary attention. [15]
Rapid treatment with activated charcoal and/or induced vomiting can reduce the amount of toxin absorbed (this is time-sensitive so in some cases, vets may advise doing it at home), and large amounts of fluid by IV can reduce damage to kidneys to increase the chances of survival. [15]
The bulbs were eaten by some Native Americans. [16]
Media related to Lilium philadelphicum at Wikimedia Commons