true lilies

genus Lilium

Member of true lily subfamily (subfamily Lilioideae)
lily family (family Liliaceae)
monocots (class Liliopsida)
flowering plants (subphylum Angiospermae)

There are no other wild species of this genus in the bay area.

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humboldt’s lily
Lilium humboldtii

• flower pendent
• perianth yellow or orange
• grows in ± dry places
• extremely rare

redwood lily
Lilium rubescens

• flower nodding
• perianth ± white, aging pink or pale purple
• perianth parts recurved but not reflexed
• extremely rare

coast lily
Lilium maritimum

• flower nodding
• perianth red or red-orange
• perianth tips reflexed or rolled
• extremely rare

Toxicity of lily, casa blanca; casa blanca lily; lily, cascade; lily, japanese; lily, japanese showy; lily, marco polo; lily, oriental; stargazer lily; lily, stargazer; lily, tiger; tiger lily; lily, regal; lily, formosa; lily, coral; orange cup; lily, western; lily, wood (Lilium spp.):
0b – These plants are not a problem to humans, but are known to be dangerous to animals (dogs and cats). Because dogs, especially, will eat large amounts, it is important to keep pets and these plants apart.

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1 observed taxon / 3 unobserved taxons / 1 key

Chris’s observations: 5 (4 are research grade)

Locations:

• Big Basin SP: 3
• Huddart CP
• Pescadero Creek CP

Months:

• Jun.: 1
• Jul.: 3
• Aug.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora