Lilium columbianum?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Tracy Zhu, Aug 18, 2006.

  1. Tracy Zhu

    Tracy Zhu Member

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    Hello,

    I would appreciate help in identifying this 8' tall lily in my Kingston, Washington garden. Is it a Lilium columbianum?

    Thanks!
     

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  2. bcgift52

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    I think l.columbianum leaves are in whorls, flowers are smaller and not usually so
    tall, so I think no.
     
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  3. abgardeneer

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    I believe the presence of bulbils along the stems (the little black balls) indicate that it's "tiger lily" (Liliium lancifolium; L. tigrinum). L. columbianum does not have bulbils.
     
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  4. Lonicera Lover

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    Possibly Lilium superbum, American turkscap lily? Tiger lily is only supposed to grow to 5ft but yeah, sure looks like a tiger lily (Lilium lancifolium).
     
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    L. superbum also lacks bulbils. (I meant to mention that bulbils are characteristic to L. lancifolium and its hybrids.)
     
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