Columbia tiger lily, Columbia lily, Oregon lily
Lilium columbianum

Family: Liliaceae

What it is like

A bulb or lily plant. It grows 2-2.4 m high and spreads 30-45 cm wide. The leaves are sword shaped in rings up the stem. The flowers curve backwards. They are yellow to orange with red spots. They are 8 cm across.

There are about 100 Lilium species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Canada it grows from sea level to sub-alpine elevations. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The bulbs are cooked by steaming. They are strong tasting, peppery and bitter. They can be used for flavouring. They can be dried for later use.

Edible parts

Root, bulbs

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lilium parviflorum;