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Michigan Lily

Lilium michiganense

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Illustration of Michigan Lily (Lilium michiganense)

Michigan Lily is a beautiful wildflower with orange flowers speckled with dark spots. It resembles the Turk's Cap Lily but is native to a different range. This lily adds a splash of color to naturalized areas and attracts pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms.

Habitat
It grows in moist prairies and open woodlands.
Diet
Pollinated by butterflies and hummingbirds.
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Michigan Lily

The best time to see a Michigan Lily is July, when about 72% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,410 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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