Lilium washingtonianum
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Lilium washingtonianum is a native to the Cascade Range
and Sierra Nevada of western North America
. It is also known as the Washington Lily, Shasta Lily, or Mt. Hood Lily. It is named after Martha Washington
and not the state of Washington; in fact, as the northern range of the plant is near Mount Hood
in Oregon
, it does not naturally occur in the state of Washington. Its range is limited to the states of California
and Oregon.
s are 6 to 9 cm long and not strongly reflexed. It is typically found in chaparral
, open woods, recently burned areas, or revegetating clearcuts.
Cascade Range
The Cascade Range is a major mountain range of western North America, extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California. It includes both non-volcanic mountains, such as the North Cascades, and the notable volcanoes known as the High Cascades...
and Sierra Nevada of western North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
. It is also known as the Washington Lily, Shasta Lily, or Mt. Hood Lily. It is named after Martha Washington
Martha Washington
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was the wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Although the title was not coined until after her death, Martha Washington is considered to be the first First Lady of the United States...
and not the state of Washington; in fact, as the northern range of the plant is near Mount Hood
Mount Hood
Mount Hood, called Wy'east by the Multnomah tribe, is a stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc of northern Oregon. It was formed by a subduction zone and rests in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States...
in Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, it does not naturally occur in the state of Washington. Its range is limited to the states of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and Oregon.
Description
Lilium washingtonianum grows up to 2 m tall, and bears large fragrant white or pinkish flowers that are often decorated with purplish spots. The tepalTepal
Tepals are elements of the perianth, or outer part of a flower, which include the petals or sepals. The term tepal is more often applied specifically when all segments of the perianth are of similar shape and color, or undifferentiated, which is called perigone...
s are 6 to 9 cm long and not strongly reflexed. It is typically found in chaparral
Chaparral
Chaparral is a shrubland or heathland plant community found primarily in the U.S. state of California and in the northern portion of the Baja California peninsula, Mexico...
, open woods, recently burned areas, or revegetating clearcuts.