Japanese lily
Lilium speciosum Thunb.
Lilium speciosum is a species in the Liliaceae family, native to southern Japan, southern China, and Taiwan. It is commonly known as the Japanese lily and was first described in 1794 by Carl Peter Thunberg. The plant typically grows at elevations between 600 and 900 meters.
Description
Lilium speciosum is a member of the Liliaceae (lily) family and is found in East Asia. Its native range includes southern Japan, southern China, and Taiwan. It is often referred to as the Japanese lily, though this common name is also used for other species. The plant thrives in mountainous regions at elevations of 600–900 meters. First described in 1794 by Carl Peter Thunberg, this species is part of the genus Lilium, which includes a wide variety of lily species.
Other common names
Japanese lilyshowy Japanese lilyshowy lilyspeciosum lily
Distribution
NO · China Southeast · Japan · Taiwan
Synonyms
Lilium speciosum f. roseumLilium speciosum var. roseumLilium speciosum f. rubrumLilium speciosum var. magnificumLilium speciosum var. rubrum
