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Hanson's lily

Lilium hansonii Leichtlin ex D.D.T.Moore
Hanson's lily
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Lilium hansonii, known as Hanson's lily, is a species in the Liliaceae family native to Korea, Japan, and Jilin Province in China. It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Description

Lilium hansonii, or Hanson's lily, is a member of the Liliaceae family and is native to East Asia, including Korea, Japan, and the Jilin Province of China. It was published in 1871 and is recognized for its ornamental value, leading to its widespread cultivation. This species is part of the genus Lilium and is known by the common name Japanese Turk's-cap lily in some regions.

Other common names

Hanson's lilyJapanese Turk's-cap

Distribution

NO · Korea · Manchuria

Synonyms

Lilium medeoloides var. obovatum

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