Bolander's lily facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bolander's lily |
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Lilium
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bolanderi
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Lilium bolanderi is a special and somewhat rare plant from the lily family. It's often called Bolander's lily. This beautiful flower grows in parts of North America, mainly in northwestern California and southwestern Oregon.
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Bolander's Lily: A Closer Look
Bolander's lily is a type of plant that lives for many years. It grows a straight, waxy stem that can reach almost a meter (about 3 feet) tall. This plant starts from a scaly, long bulb that can be up to 7 centimeters (about 3 inches) long.
What Does It Look Like?
The leaves of Bolander's lily are oval-shaped and have a wavy edge. They are waxy green and can grow up to 7 centimeters long. These leaves grow in groups, or "whorls," around the stem.
The plant produces up to 9 large, bell-shaped flowers that hang downwards. Each flower has 6 red petals, called tepals, which can be up to 5 centimeters (about 2 inches) long. These petals often have cool markings in yellow, purple, or darker red shades.
Inside the flower, there are 6 stamens, which are the parts that hold pollen. The pistil, which is the female part of the flower, can be up to 4 centimeters long.
Where Does It Grow?
Bolander's lily is native to specific areas. In California, you can find it in Del Norte, Humboldt, and Siskiyou Counties. In Oregon, it grows in Curry and Josephine Counties.
How Does It Get Pollinated?
Like many flowers, Bolander's lily needs help to make seeds. Its flowers are pollinated by tiny, fast-flying birds called Allen's and rufous hummingbirds. These hummingbirds visit the flowers, drinking nectar and helping to spread pollen from one flower to another.
Who Was Bolander?
This unique lily was named after a famous botanist from California, Henry Nicholas Bolander. Botanists are scientists who study plants. Naming a plant after someone is a way to honor their contributions to science!
