Notholirion macrophyllum
Notholirion macrophyllum (D.Don) Boiss.
Notholirion macrophyllum is a flowering plant in the Liliaceae family, native to South-Central China, the East Himalaya, Nepal, and Tibet. It is the smallest species in the genus, reaching 20–25 cm in height. The plant has basal leaves 30–40 cm long and 2 cm wide. It flowers from June to August, producing 2–4 pale violet, purple, or red bell-shaped flowers with dark purple markings in the throat, each about 5 cm long. The flowers are hermaphroditic and arranged in a racemose inflorescence. Following flowering, it produces a capsular fruit.
Description
Notholirion macrophyllum (D.Don) Boiss., described in 1882, is a bulbous perennial in the lily family. It is found in regions including South-Central China, the East Himalaya, Nepal, and Tibet. The plant is characterized by its small stature, with a height of 20–25 cm. Its leaves are basal, measuring 30–40 cm in length and 2 cm in width. During the flowering period from June to August, it bears 2–4 flowers in a racemose arrangement. The flowers are bell-shaped, hermaphroditic, and range in color from pale violet to purple or red, with dark purple flecks in the throat. Each flower is approximately 5 cm in length. After flowering, the plant produces a capsule as fruit.
Distribution
China South-Central · East Himalaya · Nepal · Tibet
Synonyms
Lilium hookeriLilium macrophyllumFritillaria hookeriFritillaria macrophylla
