Plant · GBIF taxon 2753390
Showy Japanese Lily
Lilium speciosumAlso known as Speciosum Lily, Japanese Showy Lily
Sweeping pinkish-white petals recurve sharply to reveal bright crimson spots and prominent dark brown anthers dangling on long stamens. Opening in late summer, these flowers emit a heavy, sweet fragrance designed to attract night-flying hawkmoths across mountain slopes. Beneath the surface, persistent fleshy bulbs store energy through freezing winters to push up tall, leaf-laden stems each spring.
FragrantPerennialLate-Bloomer
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Soil Nitrogen
- Ground Water
Predators
- Scarlet Lily Beetle
- Voles
- Slugs
ThreatsWild bulb overcollection, habitat loss, lily leaf beetle predation
HabitatsMountain slopes, forest margins, rocky cliffs
Life spanPerennial (decades via continuous bulb division)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyLiliaceae
- SpeciesLilium speciosum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Extremely toxic to cats, causing acute renal failure; keep completely out of reach of household pets.
- Why it is dangerous
- Contains unidentified water-soluble toxins that cause rapid, severe, and potentially fatal kidney failure in domestic cats.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Look for reflexed white-and-pink petals dotted with dark red papillae and heavy brown pollen-covered anthers.
- What to do
- Keep cut flowers out of cat-inhabited homes, and wash hands thoroughly after touching stems or pollen.
Responsible observation
- Pollen Care: Snip off heavy stamens on cut flowers to prevent permanent orange stains on clothing and surfaces.
- Pet Safety: Avoid bringing cut stems or potted specimens indoors if domestic cats are present in the household.
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