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| Lilium philadelphicum Linnaeus |
Lilium philadelphicum, also known as the wood lily, Philadelphia lily, prairie lily or western red lily, is a perennial species of lily native to North America. This lily grows to a height of approximately 30 to 90 centimeters, and produces red or orange blooms between June and August.[1] It is widely distributed across North America, found in all Canadian provinces except the Martimes, as well as in most eastern and central states.[2] A variant of the species, the western red lily (L. philadelphicum andinum) was designated Saskatchewan's floral emblem in 1941.[3][4] It is featured on the flag of Saskatchewan.
Conservation
The wood lily is listed as endangered in Maryland, New Mexico, Tennessee and North Carolina.[2][5] Its status is "threatened" in Kentucky and Ohio.[2] In Saskatchewan, the flower is protected under the Provincial Emblems and Honours Act, meaning it cannot be picked, uprooted or destroyed in any way.[3]
Western Red Lily Centennial Project
References
- ^ "Plant detail: Lilium philadelphicum". Evergreen (2008). Retrieved on 2008-07-09.
- ^ a b c "PLANTS Profile for lilium Philadelphicum". USDA. Retrieved on 2008-07-09.
- ^ a b "Government House Gardens Showcase Western Red Lily". Government of Saskatchewan (2005-07-21). Retrieved on 2008-07-09.
- ^ "Saskatchewan's Provincial Flower". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved on 2008-07-09.
- ^ "Endangered Plants of North Carolina". North Carolina Natural (2000-02). Retrieved on 2008-07-09.
