Eureka lily
Lilium occidentale Purdy
Lilium occidentale, commonly known as Eureka lily, is a rare North American lily native to northwestern California and southwestern Oregon. It is found in coastal prairies, swamps, bogs, bluffs, sandy cliffs, and seaside spruce forests. The species is federally listed as endangered and is also classified as endangered in the states of California and Oregon due to its limited distribution and environmental threats.
Description
Lilium occidentale, known as Eureka lily, is a species of lily in the Liliaceae family. It is native to the West Coast of the United States, specifically in northwestern California and southwestern Oregon. This lily is adapted to a range of habitats, including coastal prairies, swamps, stagnant bogs with Drosera species, bluffs, sandy cliffs, and seaside spruce forests. Due to its restricted range and environmental pressures, it is considered a rare and endangered species. It is listed as endangered at both the federal level and by the states of California and Oregon.
Other common names
Eureka lilywestern lily
Distribution
California · Oregon
