Avalanche Lily is a delicate wildflower with white, nodding blooms that appear shortly after snowmelt. Its pristine flowers are a sign of spring in alpine environments. This plant thrives in high-elevation meadows.
Habitat
It grows in alpine and subalpine meadows.
Diet
Bees and other insects pollinate the flowers, aiding in seed production.
How common
Rare
Best time to see a Avalanche Lily
The best time to see a Avalanche Lily is June–July, when about 86% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,197 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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