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The Nilgir Lilly

Lilium wallichianum var. neilgherrense

Herb

Habit: Herb
Found in India: Kerala
Flowering: September-December

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Plant Details

Scientific name: Lilium wallichianum var. neilgherrense
Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Shola forests and grasslands
Habitat type: Forest, Grassland
Native to: India
Distribution: India, Nepal
Found in India: Kerala
Flowering & fruiting: September-December
Conservation status: Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement: Alternate
Type: Simple
Margin: Entire
Venation: Parallel

Typical of the Liliaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry: Radial
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit: Capsule

Typical of the Liliaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About The Nilgir Lilly

The Nilgir Lilly (Lilium wallichianum var. neilgherrense) is a herb belonging to the Liliaceae family (Lily Family). It is typically found in shola forests and grasslands. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-December.

Botanical family

Liliaceae

Lily Family

The Nilgir Lilly belongs to the Liliaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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