Lilium henryi
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Lilium henryi ({{Zh|c=湖北百合|p=Húběi bǎihé|l=Hubei lily}}), sometimes called tiger lily or Henry's lily, is a native lily of the mountains of central China (Provinces of Guizhou, Hubei, Jiangxi). The flowers are orange, spotted black, and unscented. The petals are recurving (bent backwards), and eventually resemble those of the more widespread Turk's-cap lily (though not when young).[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200027719 Flora of China Vol. 24 Page 142 湖北百合 hu bei bai he Lilium henryi Baker, Gard. Chron. 2: 660. 1888.][https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/84280#page/696/mode/1up Baker, John Gilbert 1888. Gardeners' Chronicle: a weekly illustrated journal of horticulture and allied subjects. ser. 3 4: 660]
Cultivation
Typically it grows to about 1.5 m high in the wild, but vigorous cultivated plants can reach up to 2.5 m. It is likely to bend towards the light, and hence may need staking. It is useful as a garden ornamental plant for its long lasting flowers, its textured petals, and it is more tolerant than most lilies of lime in the soil. Henry's lily is easy to propagate from bulb scales.
It was introduced into cultivation in Europe by Augustine Henry, and was named after him.Patrick Synge, Collins Guide to Bulbs, 1971
This plant has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.{{cite web | url = https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/10183/Lilium-henryi-(IXc-d)/Details | title = Lilium henryi | website = www.rhs.org | publisher = Royal Horticultural Society | access-date = 23 January 2021}}
Toxicity
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Cats are extremely sensitive to lily toxicity and ingestion is often fatal;[http://www.noliliesforcats.com/faq1.pml Frequently Asked Questions] No Lilies For Cats.{{cite journal| pmid=21147474 | doi=10.1053/j.tcam.2010.09.006 | volume=25 | title=Lily toxicity in the cat | year=2010 | journal=Top Companion Anim Med | pages=213–7 | last1 = Fitzgerald | first1 = KT| issue=4 }}[http://felinedocs.com/dr-steven-bailey/oh-no-easter-lilies/ Oh no Easter Lilies] Dr Stephen Bailey. households and gardens which are visited by cats are strongly advised against keeping this plant or placing dried flowers where a cat may brush against them and become dusted with pollen which they then consume while cleaning. Suspected cases require urgent veterinary attention. Rapid treatment with activated charcoal and/or induced vomiting can reduce the amount of toxin absorbed (this is time-sensitive so in some cases vets may advise doing it at home), and large amounts of fluid by IV can reduce damage to kidneys to increase the chances of survival.[http://www.petmd.com/cat/emergency/poisoning-toxicity/e_ct_lily_poisoning Lily Poisoning in Cats]. Pet MD.
References
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External links
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- [http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/LiliumAsiaticSectionTwo Pacific Bulb Society, Asiatic Section D-K] photos of several species including Lilium henryi
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20150511102915/http://www.thelilygarden.com/pages_lilies/trumpet_2.html The Lily Garden]
- [http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/51471/ Dave's Garden Plant Files]
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Category:Endemic flora of China
Category:Plants described in 1888
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