Lilium regale
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A herb with a bulb. The bulb is 3.5 cm across. The stem is 50 cm tall. The leaves are scattered and narrow. They are 6-8 cm long by 2-3 mm wide. The flowers can occur singly or as several in a group. They are funnel shaped and have a scent. The flowers are white with a yellow tinge at the base.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on rocky slopes and by river banks between 800-2,500 m above sea level in Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, China, Madagascar
How it is used for food
The bulbs are used fresh or dried. They are also used for extracting starch.
Edible parts
Bulbs, bulbs-starch