Lilium canadense, commonly called either the Canada Lily, Wild Yellow-Lily, or the Meadow Lily, is a native of eastern North America. Its native range extends from Ontario to Nova Scotia south to Georgia and Alabama. It is most common in New England, the Appalachian Mountains, and the Canadian Maritimes. It is also cultivated as an ornamental in Europe and other places.
Flowers emerge in June. They are nodding (hanging downward), yellow, orange or red, often with darker spots. The plant has become less common in urban and suburban areas due to heavy browsing by the white-tailed deer.
Habitat: moist meadows, wood margins • Height: 0.5-1.5 metres
Flower size: 50-75 mm wide
Flower color: yellow, orange, or red
Flowering time: June to July
Origin: native
The flower buds and roots were once gathered and eaten by North American indigenous peoples.
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