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Lilium philadelphicum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Subfamily: Lilioideae
Tribe: Lilieae
Genus: Lilium
Species:
L. philadelphicum
Binomial name
Lilium philadelphicum
Synonyms [1]
  • Lilium andinum Nutt.
  • Lilium masseyi Hyams
  • Lilium montanum A.Nelson
  • Lilium lanceolatum T.J.Fitzp.
  • Lilium umbellatum Pursh
  • Lilium wansharicum Duch.

Lilium philadelphicum, also known as the wood lily, Philadelphia lily, prairie lily, or western red lily, is a perennial species of lily native to North America. [2]

Distribution

The plant is widely distributed in much of Canada from British Columbia to Quebec, and parts of the United States ( Northeast and Great Lakes regions plus the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains). [3] [4]

Description

Lilium philadelphicum grows to a height of approximately 30 to 90 centimeters. It produces red or orange blooms between June and August. [5]

Varieties

Conservation

Lilium philadelphicum is listed as an endangered species in Maryland, New Mexico, Tennessee and North Carolina. [3] [10] Its status is a threatened species in Kentucky and Ohio. [3]

As the Saskatchewan provincial floral emblem, it is protected under the Provincial Emblems and Honours Act, and cannot be picked, uprooted or destroyed in any manner. [8] [7]

Toxicity

Cats are extremely sensitive to lily toxicity and ingestion is often fatal. [11] [12] [13] Households and gardens that are visited by cats are strongly advised against keeping this plant or placing dried flowers where a cat may brush against them and become dusted with pollen that they then consume while cleaning. Suspected cases require urgent veterinary attention. [14]

Rapid treatment with activated charcoal and/or induced vomiting can reduce the amount of toxin absorbed (this is time-sensitive so in some cases, vets may advise doing it at home), and large amounts of fluid by IV can reduce damage to kidneys to increase the chances of survival. [14]

Traditional uses

The bulbs were eaten by some Native Americans. [15]

Gallery

References

  1. ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ Skinner, Mark W. (2002). "Lilium philadelphicum". In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (ed.). Flora of North America North of Mexico (FNA). Vol. 26. New York and Oxford: Oxford University Press – via eFloras.org, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
  3. ^ a b c USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Lilium philadelphicum". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Lilium philadelphicum". County-level distribution map from the North American Plant Atlas (NAPA). Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2014.
  5. ^ "Plant detail: Lilium philadelphicum". Evergreen. 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  6. ^ "Lilium philadelphicum". Native Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, University of Texas at Austin.
  7. ^ a b "Government House Gardens Showcase Western Red Lily". Government of Saskatchewan. 2005-07-21. Archived from the original on 2011-06-11. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  8. ^ a b "Saskatchewan's Provincial Flower". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2008-07-09., designated in 1941.
  9. ^ "Saskatchewan". Government of Canada. 2013-08-20. Retrieved 2015-07-18.
  10. ^ "Endangered Plants of North Carolina". North Carolina Natural. February 2000. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  11. ^ Frequently Asked Questions No Lilies For Cats.
  12. ^ Fitzgerald, KT (2010). "Lily toxicity in the cat". Top Companion Anim Med. 25 (4): 213–7. doi: 10.1053/j.tcam.2010.09.006. PMID  21147474.
  13. ^ Lilies Pet Poison Helpline.
  14. ^ a b Lily Poisoning in Cats. Pet MD.
  15. ^ Niering, William A.; Olmstead, Nancy C. (1985) [1979]. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers, Eastern Region. Knopf. p. 602. ISBN  0-394-50432-1.

External links

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