''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
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.
Distribution
The plant is widely distributed in much of
Canada from
British Columbia to
Quebec, and parts of the
United States (
Northeast
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and
Great Lakes regions plus the
Rocky and
Appalachian Mountains).
Description
''Lilium philadelphicum'' grows to a height of approximately 30 to 90 centimeters. It produces red or orange blooms between June and August.
Varieties
*''Lilium philadelphicum'' var. ''andinum''—western wood lily, native to
Midwestern U.S.,
Great Plains
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, and
Western U.S. regions. It is the floral emblem of the province of
Saskatchewan in Canada, and is on the
flag of Saskatchewan.
[, designated in 1941.]
Conservation
''Lilium philadelphicum'' is listed as an
endangered species
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in
Maryland,
New Mexico,
Tennessee and
North Carolina.
Its status is a
threatened species in
Kentucky and
Ohio.
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.
Toxicity
Cats
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are extremely sensitive to lily toxicity and ingestion is often fatal. 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.
Rapid treatment with
activated charcoal
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Background
In an interv ...
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.
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Pet MD.
Traditional uses
The bulbs were eaten by some
Native Americans.
Gallery
File:Lilium philadelphicum 5497349.jpg, Flower with foliage
File:Lilium philadelphicum 5473586.jpg, Side view of flower
File:Lilium philadelphicum 5473587.jpg, Immature flower
File:Rare Yellow Wood Lily (30603573588).jpg, Rare yellow form in Logan County, North Dakota, USA
File:20-01-001-callaway.jpg, Exhibit at Callaway Gardens
References
External links
University of Michigan at Dearborn: Native American Ethnobotany of ''Lilium philadelphicum''
philadelphicum
Flora of Canada
Flora of the Northeastern United States
Flora of the North-Central United States
Flora of the Northern United States
Flora of the United States
Flora of the South-Central United States
Flora of the Southeastern United States
Flora of the Appalachian Mountains
Flora of the Great Lakes region (North America)
Flora of the Rocky Mountains
Plants used in traditional Native American medicine
Plants described in 1762
Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus
Endangered flora of the United States
Provincial symbols of Saskatchewan
Flora without expected TNC conservation status
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