Golden-rayed lily, Golden-banded lily, Mountain lily
Lilium auratum
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1-1.5 m high. The leaves are sword shaped and 10-15 cm long. The flowers are large and up to 30 cm across. They are white or yellow and have red spots. They have a strong scent. The fruit is a flat seed.
There are about 100 Lilium species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in mountainous regions and on steep slopes. It needs moist, well-drained soil. It suits hardiness zone 6.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, India, Japan, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The bulbs are used as a vegetable. They are slimy and are boiled, sweetened, powdered or added to dumplings. They are used in egg custard.
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable. They are sold in markets.
Edible parts
Root, bulb, vegetable
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from bulbs or seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Yama-yuri