Lilium philadelphicum

Wood lily
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Lilium
Species: L. philadelphicum
Binomial name
Lilium philadelphicum
L.
Synonyms[1]
  • Lilium andinum Nutt.
  • Lilium masseyi Hyams
  • Lilium montanum A.Nelson
  • Lilium lanceolatum T.J.Fitzp.
  • Lilium umbellatum Pursh
  • Lilium wansharicum Duch.
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Lilium philadelphicum, also known as the wood lily, Philadelphia lily, prairie lily or western red lily, is a perennial species of lily native to North America.[2] It is widely distributed in much of Canada from British Columbia to Quebec, and parts of the United States (Northeast and Great Lakes regions plus the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains).[3][4]

Description

This lily grows to a height of approximately 30 to 90 centimeters, and produces red or orange blooms between June and August.[5]

A variant of the species, the western red lily (L. philadelphicum andinum) was designated Saskatchewan's floral emblem in 1941.[6][7] It is featured on the flag of Saskatchewan.

Conservation

The wood lily is listed as endangered in Maryland, New Mexico, Tennessee and North Carolina.[3][8] Its status is "threatened" in Kentucky and Ohio.[3]

In Saskatchewan, the flower is the provincial floral emblem[9] and is protected under the Provincial Emblems and Honours Act, meaning it cannot be picked, uprooted or destroyed in any way.[6]

Toxicity

Cats

Cats are extremely sensitive to lilly toxicity and ingenstion is often fatal.[10][11][12] Households and gardens that are visited by cats are strongly advised against keeping this plant or placing dried flowers where a cat may brush against them and become dusted with pollen that they then consume while cleaning.[13] Suspected cases require urgent veterinary attention.[14] Rapid treatment with activated charcoal and/or induced vomiting can reduce the amount of toxin absorbed (this is time-sensitive so in some cases vets may advise doing it at home), and large amounts of fluid by IV can reduce damage to kidneys to increase the chances of survival.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ↑ Flora of North America Vol. 26 Page 180 Wood lily, lis de Philadelphie Lilium philadelphicum Linnaeus, Sp. Pl., ed. 2. 1: 435. 1762.
  3. 1 2 3 "PLANTS Profile for lilium Philadelphicum". USDA. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  4. ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  5. ↑ "Plant detail: Lilium philadelphicum". Evergreen. 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  6. 1 2 "Government House Gardens Showcase Western Red Lily". Government of Saskatchewan. 2005-07-21. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  7. ↑ "Saskatchewan's Provincial Flower". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  8. ↑ "Endangered Plants of North Carolina". North Carolina Natural. February 2000. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  9. ↑ "Saskatchewan". Government of Canada. 2013-08-20. Retrieved 2015-07-18.
  10. ↑ Frequently Asked Questions No Lillies For Cats.
  11. ↑ Lily toxicity in the cat. Kevin T. Fitzgerald, PhD, DVM, DABVP.
  12. ↑ Lilies Pet Poison Helpline.
  13. ↑ The Valentine bouquet that killed my cats: Mother's Day warning on lethal lilies Daily Mail.
  14. 1 2 Lily Poisoning in Cats. Pet MD.


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