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Orange lily, gorski ljiljan

Lilium bulbiferum

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Description:

Lilium bulbiferum reaches on average 20–90 centimetres of height, with a maximum of 120 centimetres. The bulbs are ovoid, with whitish large and pointed scales and can reach about 1.5 centimetres of diameter. The stem is erect, the leaves are lanceolate, up to 10 centimeters long. The inflorescence has one to five short-haired flowers. They are hermaphroditic and scentless, have six upright tepals, the outer are slightly narrower than the inner ones. The flowers can reach 4-6 centimeters in length and are bright yellow-orange with reddish-brown dots. The flowering period extends from May through July.

Habitat:

This species is common in the mountain meadows and rocks.

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