martagon

Lilium martagon L.

Lilium martagon, known as the martagon lily or Turk's cap lily, is a species in the Liliaceae family. It is native to a wide range across Europe and Asia, from Portugal east to Mongolia. The species was first described in 1753.

Description

Lilium martagon is a member of the Liliaceae family and is found in various regions including Quebec, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden. Its native range extends from western Europe eastward through Asia. The species is characterized by its distinctive floral structure and is commonly referred to as martagon in English and other languages.

Other common names

Martagon lilyTurk's-capTurk's-cap lilymartagonturban lilyTurkscap Lily

Distribution

Quebec · Portugal Continental · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · DK · Latvia · Denmark · Finland · Ireland · Northern Ireland · Norway · Sweden · England · Scotland · Wales · SE · EE · LV · NO · CA · conterminous 48 United States · Albania · Altay · Austria · Baltic States