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Turk's Cap Lily
Turk's cap lily is a common name for several plants and may refer to: * '' Lilium martagon'', a species native to a wide area from central Europe east to Mongolia and Korea * '' Lilium michauxii'', a species native to southeastern North America * '' Lilium superbum'', a species native to eastern and central regions of North America See also * Turk's cap {{Plant common name ...
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Lilium Martagon
''Lilium martagon'', the martagon lily or Turk's cap lily, is a Eurasian species of lily. It has a widespread native region extending from Portugal east through Europe and Asia as far east as Mongolia. Description It is stem-rooting, growing between and tall. The flower colour is typically a pink-purple, with dark spots, but is quite variable, extending from near white to near black. The flowers are scented. Numerous flowers are borne on each plant, and up to 50 can be found on vigorous plants. The green stems can be flushed with purple or red and the leaves are elliptic to inverse lanceolate, mostly in whorls, up to long and often lightly hairy underneath. Varieties Numerous names have been proposed at the levels of subspecies and varieties. Only two are recognized by the World Checklist. *''Lilium martagon'' var. ''martagon'' – from Portugal to Mongolia *''Lilium martagon'' var. ''pilosiusculum'' Freyn – Russia, Kazakhstan, Xinjiang, Mongolia Cultivation Horticultural ...
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Lilium Michauxii
''Lilium michauxii'', commonly known as the Carolina lily, is a wildflower native to the southeastern United States, thriving in dry, sandy soils of upland forests and ridges. It is the only fragrant lily species native east of the Rocky Mountains. Known for its vibrant orange to red flowers adorned with dark spots, the Carolina lily blooms from July to October, providing nectar for pollinators such as butterflies. The species was named in honor of French botanist André Michaux, who documented it during his explorations of North America in the 18th century. The Carolina lily is the official state wildflower of North Carolina, symbolizing the state's rich biodiversity and natural heritage. Taxonomy and classification The Carolina lily belongs to the family Liliaceae. The common name reflects an older taxonomy in which the name ''L. carolinianum'' was applied to both ''L. michauxii'' and ''L. catesbaei''. Another common name for this species is Turk's cap lily, though ''L. super ...
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Lilium Superbum
''Lilium superbum'' is a species of true lily native to the eastern and central regions of North America. Common names include Turk's cap lily, turban lily, swamp lily, lily royal, or American tiger lily. The native range of the species extends from southern New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York, west to Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas, and south to Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. Description ''Lilium superbum'' grows from high with typically three to seven blooms, but exceptional specimens have been observed with up to 40 flowers on each stem. It is capable of growing in wet conditions. It is fairly variable in size, form, and color. The color is known to range from a deep yellow to orange to a reddish-orange "flame" coloring with reddish petal tips. The flowers have a green star at their center that can be used to distinguish ''L. superbum'' from the Asiatic "tigerlilies" that frequently escape from cultivation. It grows in swamps, woods, and wet meadows. Use ...
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