# 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. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Mountain regions - **Also known as:** Turk's Cap Lily ![Martagon Lily](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Lilium_martagon_a.jpg&width=800) Photo: Schnobby, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lilium_martagon_a.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Liliopsida - **Order:** Liliales - **Family:** Liliaceae - **Genus:** Lilium ## 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 - **Deep Root Anchor:** Martagon Lily has a robust bulb that can bury itself deeply, helping it survive harsh winters and dry spells. - **Nocturnal Nectar Guide:** Its flowers release a strong, musky scent at dusk, attracting night-flying moths for pollination under moonlight. - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-deer) (*Cervus elaphus*) — Deer browse on the foliage and flower buds. ## Traits - [Bell-Shaped Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/bell-shaped-flower): Bell-shaped flowers possess petals fused or arranged to form a cup-like or campanulate structure resembling a bell. - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Cluster Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/cluster-flower): Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem. - [Summer Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/summer-blooming): Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Mountain](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/mountain): This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Do not pick flowers without asking an adult, as some flowers can be delicate. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Martagon Lily? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Naturpark Zittauer Gebirge](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zittau-mountains-nature-park) — Sachsen, DE · Park - [Barockgarten (Schleswig)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/baroque-garden-schleswig) — Schleswig-Holstein, DE · Park - [Bologna Gypsum and Abbadessa Badlands Regional Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bologna-gypsum-and-abbadessa-badlands-regional-park) — IT · Park - [La Jaÿsinia Alpine Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/la-jaysinia-alpine-botanical-garden) — Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR · Park - [Schlosspark Kochberg (Großkochberg)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/schlosspark-kochberg-grosskochberg) — Thüringen, DE · Park - [Écrins National Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/ecrins-national-park) — FR · Park [View all places to see Martagon Lily](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/martagon-lily) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Martagon Lily: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/martagon-lily)