Martagon Lily
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Martagon Lily
Lilium martagon
The Martagon Lily is a beautiful flower with unique, curled petals. It blooms in summer and can be found in meadows and forests, adding a splash of color to nature's canvas.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Martagon Lily has unique, waxy petals that curl sharply backwards, resembling a 'Turk's Cap'. Its bell-shaped flowers are often spotted with dark freckles and come in shades of pink, purple, white, or yellow, growing in clusters along a tall stem.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderLilialesFamilyLiliaceaeGenusLilium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its seeds can take a whole year to sprout, then another two years to bloom!
Some Martagon Lilies can live for over 50 years in the same spot!
The musky scent of its flowers can sometimes smell like old socks or wet fur!
This lily can grow wild high in the mountains, over 2,500 meters up!
Special abilities
Ability
Deep Root Anchor
Martagon Lily has a robust bulb that can bury itself deeply, helping it survive harsh winters and dry spells.
Ability
Nocturnal Nectar Guide
Its flowers release a strong, musky scent at dusk, attracting night-flying moths for pollination under moonlight.
Ability
Bulb Reserves
Martagon Lily can store energy in its underground bulb, allowing it to re-emerge and bloom year after year.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-180 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-6 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
eats
Lily beetle
Lilioceris lilii
Larvae and adults feed on leaves and buds.
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits flowers to gather nectar and pollen.
eaten by
Red deer
Cervus elaphus
Deer browse on the foliage and flower buds.
Traits
Bell-Shaped Flower
Bell-shaped flowers possess petals fused or arranged to form a cup-like or campanulate structure resembling a bell.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Also known as
Turk's Cap Lily
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick flowers without asking an adult, as some flowers can be delicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Martagon Lily?
60-180 cm
How wide does Martagon Lily spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Martagon Lily?
3-6 cm
When does Martagon Lily bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Martagon Lily edible?
No
Is Martagon Lily toxic?
Mild
What is Martagon Lily's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Martagon Lily pollinated?
Insect
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