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Kelley's lily

Lilium kelleyanum Lemmon
Kelley's lily
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Lilium kelleyanum, known as Kelley's lily, is a species in the Liliaceae family native to California. It is found in wetlands in the Sierra Nevada, Coast Ranges, and southern Cascades in the northern part of the state.

Description

Lilium kelleyanum, described by Lemmon in 1903, is a lily species belonging to the Liliaceae family. It is commonly referred to as Kelley's lily. The plant is native to California, where it is typically found in wetland habitats. Its distribution is primarily in the Sierra Nevada, with occurrences also in the Coast Ranges and southern Cascades, all located in the northern regions of the state.

Other common names

Kelley's lily

Distribution

California

Synonyms

Lilium fresnenseLilium inyoenseLilium pardalinum var. parviflorumLilium nevadense var. monenseLilium nevadense var. fresnense

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