Swamp lily, Turk's cap, American turkscap
Lilium superbum
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. It grows 2-2.5 m tall. The stems are purplish. They flowers are 8-10 cm across and curve back. They are reddish-orange and have maroon spots.
There are about 100 Lilium species.
Where it is found
It is a cool temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 4-7.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The bulb is eaten cooked and also used to thicken soup.
Edible parts
Root, bulb
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by separating the scales of the bulbs. Plants can be grown from seed but these can take 2 years to produce small plants.