Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri
Vollmer's lily, Vollmer's Lily
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Family: Liliaceae · Type: Herb · Native
Conservation status: CNPS 4.3
Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri (Vollmer's lily) is a native California herb in the Liliaceae family, recognized by narrow linear leaves are key feature.
Vollmer's lily is a California native perennial found in western Klamath Ranges in peatlands, streams, and springs at elevations of 100 to 1,200 meters. Flowering from July to August, this plant produces striking two-toned flowers with 4.8 to 8.3 centimeters long perianth parts, featuring darker flower tips and magenta or purple anthers with red-orange pollen. Growing up to 1.7 meters tall with a weakly clonal habit, it develops from a bulb with one to two-segmented scales. Its leaves are whorled or alternately arranged, appearing almost linear along the stem. The fruit develops 2.5 to 5 centimeters long, completing the plant's distinctive life cycle.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: 10 sympatric species; narrow linear leaves are key feature
Habitat and range
Habitat: Peatland, streams, springs
Elevation: 100-1200 m
California counties: Siskiyou, Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity
Outside California: southwestern Oregon
Bloom period
Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri blooms Jul-Aug.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.3
How to tell it apart
vs Hemerocallis: Lilium has whorled stem leaves; Hemerocallis has all leaves at base in a clump.; vs Fritillaria: Lilium has >12 leaves in whorls; Fritillaria has fewer leaves scattered or whorled.; vs Alstroemeria: Lilium has leaves right-side up; Alstroemeria has twisted leaf bases making leaves upside-down.; vs Amaryllis: Lilium has leafy stems; Amaryllis has naked flower stalks with all leaves at base.; vs Hippeastrum: Lilium has leafy stems and many whorled leaves; Hippeastrum has leafless flower stalks.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri native to California?
Yes. Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri bloom?
Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri blooms Jul-Aug.
Where in California does Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri grow?
Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri occurs in Siskiyou, Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, at elevations of 100-1200 m.
What plant family does Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri belong to?
Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri is in the Liliaceae family, genus Lilium.
Is Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri rare or endangered?
Lilium pardalinum subsp. vollmeri carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.3, state rank S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CNPS Rare Plant Inventory · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos · CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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