Lilium sp.
Lily, Lily
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Family: Liliaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Lilium sp. (Lily) is a non-native California perennial in the Liliaceae family.
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 sp. native to California?
No. Lilium sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Lilium sp. belong to?
Lilium sp. is in the Liliaceae family, genus Lilium.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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