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Morphology
- Stem
- Flowering stalks erect.
- Leaves
- Basal, narrow, linear, 20 to 40 inches long, .4 to 1.2 inches wide, smooth; tip pointed.
- Inflorescence
- Umbel, corymb-like, irregular, several flowered.
- Flower
- Broadly bell-shaped to funnel-like, to 4 inches across, orange with yellowish center; perianth segments 6; lobes 5.4 to 4 inches long, spreading or somewhat curved back; tube to 1.6 inch long; stamens 6; anthers turned inward; stigma small, style exceeding anthers.
- Fruit
- Capsule; seeds
Ecology
- Habitat
- Roadsides, stream banks, edges of woods, pastures, abandoned farm sites.
- Distribution
- Principally east 1/2 of Kansas.
Practical Information
- Uses
- Sometimes cooked or eaten in salads, but may be toxic.
Additional Notes
Comments
Hemerocallis is from the Greek words meaning "beautiful" and "day". The flowers only open for a short time giving it the common name "daylily".
Quick Facts
- Plant Type
- Wildflower
- Family
- Liliaceae - Lily Family
- Life Span
- Perennial
- Height
- 3 - 5 feet tall
- Origin
- Native
- Last Updated
- 2007-03-23
Color Groups
Pink, Red & Orange Wildflowers
Flowering Period
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Blooms: May, June, July, August