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| British Columbia Outdoor Wilderness Guide |
 Tiger
Lily
(Lilium columbianum)
a.k.a. Columbia lily, Oregon lily
The
name 'tiger' probably refers to the spots on
the petals.
The Tiger Lily is a perennial that grows from
a white bulb and can reach up to 1 metre. Tiger
Lily stems
are unbranched.
- LEAVES:
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The leaves of the Tiger Lily are lance-shaped
and narrow
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most of the time 6-9 are arranged in whorls
although those on the upper stem may be scattered
- FLOWERS:
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Tiger Lily flowers are orange with red or
browny-red spots mainly near the centre
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petals curved towards the back
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dangle down, like a bell, from the top of
the stem
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Tiger lilies can be up to 30 per stem
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cylindrical capsules
- HABITAT:
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The Tiger lilies are found in low to subalpine
elevations in southeastern parts of the province
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The Tiger Lily appears in open forests, meadows
and clearings
- FASCINATING
FACTS:
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Tiger Lily bulbs were harvested at certain
times of the year by native people. They were
then cooked, dried and used as a flavouring.
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