Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distichum
ID:
678953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Chosen Yuri Dzukai : t. 7 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678285

Common Names

  • Lilium distichum
  • Wood Lily
  • Pine Lily

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Description

Lilium distichum (also called Wood Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and tall stems bearing large, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist woods, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium distichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lilium distichum is a long, trumpet-shaped flower with six petals in shades of white, pink, and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium distichum is a species of lily native to eastern North America. It is a hardy perennial that grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Lilium distichum

Lilium distichum can be found in East Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea.

Lilium distichum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium distichum?

Lilium distichum

What is the common name of Lilium distichum?

Yellow mountain lily

What is the natural habitat of Lilium distichum?

Mountain meadows and grasslands in Central Asia

Species in the Lilium genus

Lilium pumilum, Lilium primulinum, Lilium rubellum, Lilium sempervivoideum, Lilium sargentiae, Lilium saluenense, Lilium rubescens, Lilium rosthornii, Lilium rhodopeum, Lilium regale, Lilium pyrenaicum, Lilium pyi, Lilium pardalinum, Lilium paradoxum, Lilium papilliferum, Lilium oxypetalum, Lilium maritimum, Lilium polyphyllum, Lilium parryi, Lilium philadelphicum, Lilium poilanei, Lilium pomponium, Lilium ponticum, Lilium pensylvanicum, Lilium parvum, Lilium philippinense, Lilium henryi, Lilium henrici, Lilium hansonii, Lilium humboldtii, Lilium grayi, Lilium georgei, Lilium kelloggii, Lilium lankogense, Lilium lancifolium, Lilium kesselringianum, Lilium kelleyanum, Lilium davidii, Lilium duchartrei, Lilium concolor, Lilium columbianum, Lilium ledebourii, Lilium distichum, Lilium fargesii, Lilium elegans, Lilium medeoloides, Lilium martagon, Lilium occidentale, Lilium nobilissimum, Lilium michauxii,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

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