Wood lily
Lilium philadelphicum
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. The stems are 70 cm tall. The upper leaves are in rings. The flowers are usually in groups of 1-3. They are 8 cm wide. The flower petals are orange to red. There are purple dots in the throat.
There are about 100 Lilium species.
Where it is found
It is a cool temperate plant. It grows in grass prairies. It suits hardiness zones 2-6.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The bulbs are eaten with soup. They are also eaten fresh or cooked.
Edible parts
Root, bulb