Lilium iridollae

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Lilium iridollae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Subfamily: Lilioideae
Tribe: Lilieae
Genus: Lilium
Species:
L. iridollae
Binomial name
Lilium iridollae
M.G.Henry

Lilium iridollae is a species of Lilium or lily. It is a perennial forb. This species is considered one of five known Lilium species native to specific sites in the United States' southeast region.[1] In 1940, this species was discovered by Mary Henry in its habitat. She named the lily in reference to a "pot of gold at the end of the rainbow".[1]

Lilium iridollae is the most demanding of specific conditions, that is one reason why this lily has been elusive to many enthusiasts.[1] In general, the southeastern region of the United States is not considered "lily growing country" since it has warm winter temperatures and high humidity which are not suitable conditions for garden lilies.[1]

Common names

Lilium iridollae is more commonly known by these two names: pot-of-gold lily and panhandle lily. In Florida and Alabama, Lilium iridollae is referred by panhandle lily. In North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, Lilium iridollae is referred to as pot-of-gold lily.[2]

Distribution

Distribution of Lilium iridollae

Lilium iridollae grows along

threatened in North Carolina.[2]

The balance of the

leaves into the acidic, nutrient-poor soil.[3] Lilium iridollae’s sensitivity to changes in drainage patterns and water quality make them predominantly susceptible to disturbances in its ecosystem. For example, they might be overgrazed by livestock and urban development in nearby areas.[3]

Description

The

stamens and the stigma hang downward in the open space. In addition, the petals also have heavy brownish-black spots. The flowers are non-fragrant.[4]

Pollination

Swallowtail butterfly (main pollinators of Lilium iridollae

Lilium iridollae and many other related species are

birds. When pollination occurs, a large seed capsule ultimately develops that can contain many hundreds of seeds.[4]

Growth and reproduction

Lilium iridollae are

basal rosette immediately.[4] In late spring, the basic rosette begins to elongate. Then by mid- to late-July they being to flower.[4]

Seed is light brown and delayed-hypogeal without stratification in 1–2 months.

There are often situations where Native lilies neglect to flower if the conditions are not right. In that case, they might spend years appearing each spring as a basal rosette of leaves.[4] In addition, young plants, in optimal conditions, take more than two years to develop into a flower from a seed because they mature at a slow pace.[4]

Similar or related rare species

Lilium superbum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina

Lilium iridollae is closely related to

leaves in 6 - 10 whorls on a 6 - foot stem.[5]

Lilium michauxii

Lilium michauxii or Carolina Lily is another species similar to Lilium iridollae. Lilium michauxii has flowers that resemble flowers of Turk’s Cap Lily, but the differences are that the flowers are fragrant and the stem is only 2 – 3 feet tall. In addition, the leaves are broadly lance-shaped.[5]

Protection and management

Since Lilium iridollae has become an endangered and threatened species there are ways to protect and manage them. One way is to protect streams from

feral hogs because they can be harmful.[5]

Gallery

  • Lilium iridollae
    Lilium iridollae
  • Lilium iridollae
    Lilium iridollae

References

  1. ^ a b c d LILIES and Related Plants
  2. ^ a b USDA Plants Profile
  3. ^ a b c d USBG: Lilium iridollae
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Native Florida Wildflowers
  5. ^ a b c d e Florida Natural Areas Inventory Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine

External links

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