Genus: Lilium — lily

In order to identify species, look at the flowers when they are fresh to observe their color, shape, and orientation on the stem. Reference: Skinner (2002).

Family

Liliaceae (lily family)

This genus’s species in New England

• Lilium canadense
• Lilium lancifolium
• Lilium philadelphicum
• Lilium superbum

Visit this genus in the Dichotomous Key

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