likiang lily
Lilium papilliferum Franch.
Lilium papilliferum is a lily species in the Liliaceae family, native to north-central and south-central China. It is part of the Oriental hybrids division and is distinguished by its deep dark red flowers, a unique trait within the genus. The species was first described in 1892 by Franch.
Description
Lilium papilliferum is a member of the lily genus and is known for its dark red flowers, a rare characteristic in the genus. It is native to specific regions in China and is part of the Oriental hybrids division. Due to limited collections, information about this species remains sparse. It was first published in 1892 under the authorship of Franch.
Other common names
likiang lily
Distribution
China North-Central · China South-Central
