toad lily

Tricyrtis hirta (Thunb.) Hook.

Tricyrtis hirta (Thunb.) Hook., known as toad lily, is a hardy herbaceous perennial in the Liliaceae family. It is native to Japan and has been introduced to the conterminous 48 United States. The species was first described in 1863.

Description

Tricyrtis hirta is a member of the Liliaceae family and is commonly referred to as toad lily. It is a perennial herb that originates from Japan and has since been naturalized in the conterminous 48 United States. The species was published in 1863 and is characterized by its hairy foliage and distinctive flowers. It is part of the genus Tricyrtis, which includes several other species of flowering plants.