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Columbia lily

Lilium columbianum

The Columbia lily is a beautiful flower with bright orange petals and dark spots. It grows tall and can be found in meadows and forests, adding color to nature's canvas.

Habitat: Meadows and forests

Appearance

The Columbia lily has striking orange petals that curve gracefully backward, revealing a sprinkle of dark purple-brown spots. Its tall, slender stem proudly displays several showy, star-shaped flowers, making it stand out in green woodlands.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderLilialesFamilyLiliaceaeGenusLilium
Columbia lily
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Columbia lily

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Each flower can have six pollen-filled stamens, sticking out like bright orange antennae!

Its yummy bulb was a key food for Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest!

The Columbia lily's petals reflex so much, they nearly touch the stem, like a fancy curtsy!

This lily can live for many decades, returning with blooms each summer.

Special abilities

Ability

Underground Storehouse

Columbia lily has a sturdy bulb underground that stores energy, helping it survive cold winters and bloom year after year.

Ability

Pollinator Spotlight

Columbia lily can curve its petals back to expose its stamens and nectar, making it easier for insects to find and pollinate.

Ability

Spotty Invitation

Columbia lily has dark spots on its bright petals that act like landing strip guides, directing busy bees to its nectar.

Measurements & details

Height
60-150 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Flower Size
5-8 cm
Bloom Season
Late_spring_to_mid_summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen from the flowers.

pollinates

Two-form Bumblebee

Bombus bifarius

Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Browses on the leaves and flowers of the plant.

eats

Deer Mouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

May consume the bulbs when available.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Do not touch or eat flowers without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Columbia lily?

60-150 cm

How wide does Columbia lily spread?

15-30 cm

How big are the flowers on Columbia lily?

5-8 cm

When does Columbia lily bloom?

Late_spring_to_mid_summer

Is Columbia lily edible?

Yes

Is Columbia lily toxic?

None

What is Columbia lily's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Columbia lily pollinated?

Insect

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