Tiger lily (Lilium lancifolium)
Synonyms: Lilium tigrinumDescription: Considered a major host of Plantago asiatica mosaic virus.
Habit:
Leaves: Smooth, distinctive parallel veins, webby edges on upper leaves, narrow, lance-shaped, 3-7 inches long and 0.50 inches wide, numerous and alternate becoming more oval and clasping at the top of stem. Upper leaf axils have 1-3 small, purple to black bulbets that can sprout roots while still on plant.
Stems: Main stem is unbranched, purple to nearly black in color and covered with fine, cob-web like white hairs.
Flowers: Raceme of a few to up to 40 nodding flowers on lateral stalks, 4 inches across, 6 orange-red petal-like teples that are strongly recurved backwards, covered in purplish brown spots, hairy near the throat. 6 long stamens and a long style, stamen tips are dark brown and 0.75 inches long.
Habitat: Native to Asia. Can be found in roadsides, yards, woodland edges.
Reproduction: By seed and bulbets that can resprout while still on plant.
Similar species: Native Michigan lily (Lilium michiganense).
Credits: The information provided in this factsheet was gathered from Minnesota Wildflowers.
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