Turk's Cap lily, Turban lily, Martagon
Lilium martagon
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. It grows 90-150 cm high and 15-25 cm wide. It forms roots on the stems. The stem is purplish. There can be 50 nodding flowers. The flowers can be 5 cm across with the segments rolled back. The flowers are purplish pink with darker spotting.
There are about 100 Lilium species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is frost hardy. It grows naturally in woodland and open meadows. It does well on alkaline soils. It needs deep, moist soil. It can grow in sun or shade. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Britain, China, Europe, Hungary, India, Italy, Mediterranean, Mongolia, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The bulb is used for starch in porridge and bread. It is ground into flour. It is also dried.
Edible parts
Root, bulb
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Humboldtova lilija, Zlatan, Zlati klobuk