Lilium bulbiferum

(Lilium bulbiferum)

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Description

Lilium bulbiferum-reaches on average 20-90 centimetres (7.9-35.4-in) of height, with a maximum of 120 centimetres (47-in). The bulbs are ovoid, with whitish large and pointed scales and can reach about 1.5 centimetres (0.59-in) of diameter. The stem is erect, the leaves are lanceolate, up to 10 centimeters long. The inflorescence has one to five short-haired flowers. They are hermaphroditic and scentless, have six upright-tepals, the outer are slightly narrower than the inner ones. The flowers can reach 4-6 centimeters in length and are bright yellow-orange with reddish-brown dots. The-stamens-are erect, about half as long as the-tepals, with red-anthers. The style is orange, 35 millimetres (1.4-in) of height. The flowering period extends from May through July.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Liliopsida
Order:Liliales
Family:Liliaceae
Genus:Lilium
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