Turk's-cap Lily is native to eastern North America. Look for it in wet meadows and along streams, especially in the mountains and the Eastern Shore, in our region (J. Hill/MNPS).
The tallest and most spectacular of the American lilies, generally reaching 4-6'. The sepals and petals are strongly swept back (reflexed). The petals are spotted with purple. Inside the flower, green streaks at the base of each petal form a central star, which distinguishes this species from escaped, cultivated, Asiatic "tigerlilies." The stamens of Turk's-cap project from the flower, and the anthers are long, dark, and conspicuous. The flowers are arranged in a loose inflorescence atop an upright stem. They bloom early to mid-summer. The leaves are arranged in whorls around the stem (J. Hill/MNPS). Compare non-native Tiger Lily.
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