Dumortier's day-lily
Hemerocallis dumortieri E.Morren
Hemerocallis dumortieri, described by E.Morren in 1834, is a species in the family Asphodelaceae. It is native to Korea and parts of China and has been introduced to Japan. A variety, Hemerocallis dumortieri var. esculenta, is native to Hokkaidō.
Description
Hemerocallis dumortieri is a member of the Asphodelaceae family and is native to Korea and parts of China. It has been introduced into Japan. The variety Hemerocallis dumortieri var. esculenta is specifically native to Hokkaidō. This species was first described by E.Morren in 1834.
Other common names
Dumortier's day-lilyDumortier's daylily
Distribution
Japan · Korea · Manchuria
Synonyms
Hemerocallis dumortierii f. violaceaHemerocallis rutilansHemerocallis sieboldii
