A Naturalist's Book of Wildflowers by Laura C. Martin

Author:Laura C. Martin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Countryman Press
Published: 2021-02-24T00:00:00+00:00

Columbian lily

Canadian lily

CONSERVATION: Wood lily is endangered or threatened in several states.

WILDLIFE PARTNERS: Wood lily is cross-pollinated by large butterflies such as swallowtails, monarchs, and the great spangled fritillary; and by hummingbirds, hummingbird moths, and bees. The larvae of smaller insects eat through the stem, often causing damage. Deer eat the leaves. Voles eat the bulbs.

IN THE GARDEN: There is great regional variation even within the same native lily species, so purchase bulbs from a source as local as possible. Lilies require well-drained soils that are rich in organic matter. Depending on the size of the bulb, they should be planted 4 to 8 inches deep. These are subject to damage from deer and other animals.

RELATED SPECIES:

Columbia lily (Lilium columbianum). Found in the West.

• nodding orange flowers

• dark spots

• tepals recurved

• 6 stamens

Canada lily (L. canadense). Found in the East.

• pale yellow to yellow flowers

• dark spots

• tepals arching outward or recurved

MEDICINAL USES: The Chippewa made a poultice from wood lily bulbs and placed them directly on sores, bruises, and wounds. The Iroquoi used tea made from the bulbs for stomach ailments, coughs, fevers, and to help women deliver the placenta after childbirth. The Dakota placed flower petals on spider bites.

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