Species of lily
Lilium amabile, also known as the friendly lily or lovable lily,[2] is a flowering bulbous perennial plant in the lily family Liliaceae. The Latin specific epithet amabile means 'lovable'.
Description
Lilium amabile grows from 40 centimetres (16 in) to 80 centimetres (31 in) tall. The bulb measures 2.5 centimetres (1 in) to 3 centimetres (1.2 in) in diameter. The flowers are either solitary or in a raceme of 3 flowers. The sepals and petals are red, sometimes dark red-orange or yellow.[3] The plant has been described as having an unpleasant, rotting smell.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Lilium amabile is native to China's Liaoning Province and Korea.[3]
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