




Lilium lancifolium
Tiger lilies are bright orange flowers with beautiful spots. They bloom in summer and attract butterflies and bees, making gardens colorful and lively!
Habitat: Grasslands
The tiger lily has striking orange petals that curve backward sharply, revealing prominent dark purplish-brown spots, resembling a tiger's coat. Its large, nodding flowers often display long, showy stamens with rusty pollen, making it instantly recognizable.





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Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Each tiger lily flower can have up to six petals, all curving backwards like a fancy hat!
In ancient times, some cultures believed these lilies could ward off evil spirits!
Its pollen is bright orange and sticky, often dusting the faces of visiting bees!
The plant's scientific name, Lilium lancifolium, means 'lance-leaved lily' for its leaf shape!
Tiger lily can grow tiny 'bulbils' in its leaf axils, which drop and sprout into new plants, helping it spread easily.
Its bright orange, spotted petals curve backward, acting like a landing strip for pollinators, guiding them to the flower's nectar.
Tiger lily has deep underground bulbs that store energy, allowing it to survive harsh winters and re-emerge year after year.
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
Bombus impatiens
visits flowers for nectar

Odocoileus virginianus
browses on leaves and buds
Aphis gossypii
sucks sap from plant tissues
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
A tube flower has petals fused together at the base, forming a distinct tubular structure that typically holds nectar deep within.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not touch or eat flowers without asking an adult, as some can be harmful.
60-120 cm
30-60 cm
5-10 cm
Summer
Yes
Moderate
Perennial
Insect
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