Lilium japonicum, a perennial
herb occurring in grasslands on hills to mountains, grows to 0.5-1m
in height. Leaves measure 7-15cm long, in the shape of a lanceolate
to narrow lanceolate. Stem tips put approximately 10cm long
funnel-shaped flowers open sideways; the flowers are generally light
red and fragrant. The flower color is variable, white to red-purple,
and the leaf's width is also variable. Bloom time: July-August. |