Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canadense
ID:
685491

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 303 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684824

Common Names

  • Lilium canadense
  • Canadian Lily
  • Canadense Lily

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Synonyms

  • Lilium pulchrum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Lilium penduliflorum Redouté [unknown]
  • Lilium peramoenum Farw. [unknown]
  • Lilium pendulum Spae [unknown]
  • Lilium philadelphicum editorum (Fernald) Wherry [unknown]
  • Lilium michiganense peramoenum (Farw.) Stoker [unknown]
  • Lilium canadense hartwegii Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium canadense rubrum Britton [illegitimate]
  • Lilium canadense coccineum Pursh [unknown]
  • Lilium canadense peramoenum (Farw.) B.Boivin & Cody [unknown]
  • Lilium canadense editorum Fernald [unknown]
  • Lilium canadense flavum Pursh [unknown]
  • Lilium canadense flavum Vict. [unknown]
  • Lilium canadense canadense [unknown]
  • Lilium canadense canadense [unknown]

Description

Lilium canadense (also called Canada Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium canadense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilium canadense has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium canadense is a bulb that can be propagated from seed or by dividing the bulbs. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Deadheading is recommended to promote flowering.

Where to Find Lilium canadense

Lilium canadense can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Lilium canadense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium canadense?

Lilium canadense

What type of plant is Lilium canadense?

It is a bulbous perennial

Where is Lilium canadense native to?

It is native to North America

Species in the Lilium genus

Lilium pumilum, Lilium primulinum, Lilium rubellum, Lilium sempervivoideum, Lilium sargentiae, Lilium saluenense, Lilium rubescens, Lilium rosthornii, Lilium rhodopeum, Lilium regale, Lilium pyrenaicum, Lilium pyi, Lilium pardalinum, Lilium paradoxum, Lilium papilliferum, Lilium oxypetalum, Lilium maritimum, Lilium polyphyllum, Lilium parryi, Lilium philadelphicum, Lilium poilanei, Lilium pomponium, Lilium ponticum, Lilium pensylvanicum, Lilium parvum, Lilium philippinense, Lilium henryi, Lilium henrici, Lilium hansonii, Lilium humboldtii, Lilium grayi, Lilium georgei, Lilium kelloggii, Lilium lankogense, Lilium lancifolium, Lilium kesselringianum, Lilium kelleyanum, Lilium davidii, Lilium duchartrei, Lilium concolor, Lilium columbianum, Lilium ledebourii, Lilium distichum, Lilium fargesii, Lilium elegans, Lilium medeoloides, Lilium martagon, Lilium occidentale, Lilium nobilissimum, Lilium michauxii,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

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