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Humboldt's Lily

Lilium humboldtii

Humboldt's Lily is a beautiful flower that grows in California. It has bright yellow petals with lovely spots and can be found in meadows and forests, bringing joy to all who see it.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Humboldt's Lily is a tall, striking plant with whorls of bright green leaves. It has numerous large, pendant flowers featuring strongly reflexed (curled back) orange-yellow petals adorned with prominent reddish-brown spots. Its showy blooms emerge from a sturdy green stem.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderLilialesFamilyLiliaceaeGenusLilium
Humboldt's Lily
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Humboldt's Lily

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

3

Interesting facts

Each mature plant can proudly display dozens of stunning flowers at once!

Its bulb can be found incredibly deep, sometimes 30 cm underground!

Its petals curl back so far, they almost touch the stem!

Named after explorer Alexander von Humboldt, a truly inspiring scientist!

Special abilities

Ability

Deep Root Rescuer

Humboldt's Lily has deeply buried bulbs that help it survive dry spells by storing water and nutrients underground.

Ability

Spotlight Seeker

Its impressive height allows it to reach for sunlight, making its vibrant flowers visible even in dense forest undergrowth.

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

The lily's distinct spotted, recurved petals are a visual and scent signal, perfectly designed to attract specific insect pollinators.

Measurements & details

Height
100-250 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
6-10 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but do not pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Humboldt's Lily?

The easiest way to identify Humboldt's Lily is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Humboldt's Lily?

100-250 cm

How wide does Humboldt's Lily spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Humboldt's Lily?

6-10 cm

When does Humboldt's Lily bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is Humboldt's Lily edible?

No

Is Humboldt's Lily toxic?

Mild

What is Humboldt's Lily's lifecycle?

Perennial

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