Wildflower of the valley
Oxypetalum Lily
Lilium oxypetalum
- How easy to find
- Easy to see — you will see it easily on the trail
- Flower size
- Medium to large
- Family
- Liliaceae (Lily family)
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- 30–50 cm
- Flower colour
- yellow
- Flowering
- June to July
About Oxypetalum Lily
Lilium oxypetalum is bulbous herb of 30 - 50 cm height. Leaves are often crowded at top. Flowers are funnel shaped and pale yellow or can be cream colored. The genetic name Lilium refers to lily. The specific name oxypetalum refers to acute petal lobes.
Where to find it
- In the middle of the valley
Habitat
At alpine slopes among rocks.
What the name means
Lilium is the classical Latin name for lily; oxypetalum is Greek oxys (sharp) + petalon (petal), "with pointed petals".
