Pine Lily

lilium catesbaei

The pine lily (Lilium catesbaei) is a stunning perennial wildflower native to the wet pine savannas and flatwoods of the southeastern United States. Standing tall on a slender, upright stem, this solitary beauty rises above surrounding grasses to showcase a single, magnificent, upward-facing flower. Its fiery coloration and elegant form make it one of the most treasured sights of the coastal plain wetlands. Because it is highly dependent on fire-maintained ecosystems, finding a blooming pine lily is often a sign of a healthy, frequently burned habitat. It plays an important role in its local ecosystem, providing nectar for various long-tongued insects, particularly swallowtail butterflies. Despite its beauty, it is relatively fragile and serves as an ecological indicator of well-preserved, fire-adapted wetlands.

生息地: Found in wet pine flatwoods, savannas, and acidic bogs that are regularly cleared by wildfire.

外見

This striking lily is characterized by a single, large, upright flower measuring up to 15 centimeters across. The petals are dramatically recurved, starting with a brilliant yellow base heavily marked with dark purple or brownish-red spots, which transitions into a vivid orange-red at the tips. Six long, prominent stamens and a central style extend gracefully outward from the throat of the blossom. The plant features a single, erect green stem with sparse, narrow, linear leaves that press closely against the stem, growing from a small, scaly underground bulb.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Liliopsida目Liliales科Liliaceae属Lilium

Pine Lily

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

It is the only species of lily native to North America that bears completely upright, solitary blossoms.

Its seeds are paper-thin and lightweight, allowing them to be dispersed easily by wind across open, post-fire landscapes.

Without regular brush fires to clear the canopy, the pine lily will remain dormant underground as a bulb and fail to bloom.

特殊能力

It relies on periodic wildfires to clear competing vegetation and stimulate its bulb to grow and produce blooms.

The plant utilizes an underground scaly bulb to store vital nutrients, allowing it to survive harsh droughts, cold seasons, and fire.

It features complex freckled patterns at the center of the blossom that reflect light in patterns optimized to attract specific pollinators.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 30+ cm
寿命: 2+ 年
一度の産卵数: 50+
抱卵期間: 30+ 日

食性と食事

As a photoautotrophic plant, the pine lily generates its own energy from sunlight via photosynthesis, drawing water and key minerals through its root system from acidic, nutrient-poor wetland soils.

主な食物

Sunlight
Water
Carbon dioxide
Soil minerals

生態系とのつながり

mutualism

Palamedes Swallowtail

Papilio palamedes

Main pollinator of the pine lily, drawn to the deep tubular flower base for nectar.

eaten by

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Occasionally grazes on the tender stems and flowering buds of the pine lily.

mutualism

Cloudless Sulphur

Phoebis sennae

Feeds on the nectar of the blossoms while assisting with cross-pollination.

特徴

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別名

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コレクション

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。

よくある質問

Pine Lilyを見分けるには？

Pine Lilyを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Pine Lilyの長さは何ですか？

30+ cm

Pine Lilyの寿命は何ですか？

2+ 年

Pine Lilyは何を食べますか？

As a photoautotrophic plant, the pine lily generates its own energy from sunlight via photosynthesis, drawing water and key minerals through its root system from acidic, nutrient-poor wetland soils.

Pine Lilyは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found in wet pine flatwoods, savannas, and acidic bogs that are regularly cleared by wildfire.

Pine Lilyの一度の産卵数は何ですか？

50+

Pine Lilyの抱卵期間は何ですか？

30+ 日