Oregon Coast Lilly?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Stanley Willis, Aug 31, 2008.

  1. Stanley Willis

    Stanley Willis Member

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    Here is a photo of a plant which grows everywhere on the Oregon Coast. It is referred to a Corn Lilly. I can find no info on a Corn Lilly in my searches.

    Thanks for any information you may share.

    Stanley Willis
     

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    nic Active Member 10 Years

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    Crocosmia of some kind. It's a good year for it here, and I've often wondered where it came from.
     
  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora. Native to Africa, weedy in mild damp climates elsewhere.

    Corn lily has been used for at least one Veratrum sp. A few of these ARE native here and do produce a tall plant with a corn-like tassel of flowers at the top.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_lily
     

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