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Lilium souliei

Lilium souliei (Franch.) Sealy
Lilium souliei
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Lilium souliei (Franch.) Sealy is a species in the Liliaceae family, native to South-Central China, the East Himalaya, and Tibet. It was first described in 1950.

Description

Lilium souliei is a member of the Liliaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the lily family. It is distributed across South-Central China, the East Himalaya, and the Tibetan region. The species was formally published in 1950 by Sealy, based on earlier work by Franch. This lily species is part of the genus Lilium, which includes numerous ornamental and ecologically significant species. Its natural range is limited to the specified geographic regions, where it likely grows in alpine or subalpine habitats typical for many Lilium species.

Distribution

China South-Central · East Himalaya · Tibet

Synonyms

Lilium saccatumNomocharis soulieiFritillaria souliei

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