Turk S Cap Lily

Turk s cap lily lilium superbum lily family liliaceae description.

Turk s cap lily.

The leaves near the base of the turk cap lily are a combination of green yellow and orange. L48 the tall flowering stem bears several somewhat drooping orange flowers spotted reddish brown with strongly recurved petals and petal like sepals. The central stem is stout and smooth. This perennial plant is up to 6 tall and unbranched except at the inflorescence.

Growing turk s cap lilies lilium superbum is an elegant way to add towering color to the sunny or partially shaded flowerbed in summer turk s cap lily information tells us that these flowers nearly became extinct a few decades ago because of their popularity as an edible it seems the bulb from which the turk s cap flowers grow is a tasty addition to stews and meat dishes. Lilium superbum is a species of true lily native to the eastern and central regions of north america. Lilium superbum lilium superbum l. Superbum lilium gazarubrum lilium mary henryae usda symbol.

These flowers grow to a nice size and each one has six luscious petals. Turk s cap lily liliaceae lily family synonym s. The leaves usually occur in whorls of 3 9 along the stem although some of the upper leaves may occur along the stem in pairs or alternate individually. Atlantic and gulf coastal plain.

A green streak. The petals have a sleek curve and appear to reach upwards as though seeking the warmth of the sun. The turk s cap lily flowers are unique and gorgeous. Superbum lilium canadense ssp.

Common names include turk s cap lily turban lily swamp lily lily royal or american tiger lily.