Tiger Lily
(Lilium columbianum)
a.k.a. Columbia lily, Oregon lily

The name 'tiger' probably refers to the spots on the petals.

The Tiger Lily is a perennial that grows from a white bulb and can reach up to 1 metre. Tiger Lily stems are unbranched.

LEAVES:

- The leaves of the Tiger Lily are lance-shaped and narrow

- most of the time 6-9 are arranged in whorls although those on the upper stem may be scattered

FLOWERS:

- Tiger Lily flowers are orange with red or browny-red spots mainly near the centre

- petals curved towards the back

- dangle down, like a bell, from the top of the stem

- Tiger lilies can be up to 30 per stem

- cylindrical capsules

HABITAT:

- The Tiger lilies are found in low to subalpine elevations in southeastern parts of the province

- The Tiger Lily appears in open forests, meadows and clearings

FASCINATING FACTS:

- Tiger Lily bulbs were harvested at certain times of the year by native people. They were then cooked, dried and used as a flavouring.