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Lilium washingtonianum
Lilium washingtonianum grows up to 2 m tall, and bears large fragrant white or pinkish flowers that are often decorated with purplish spots. The tepals are 6 to 9 cm long and not strongly reflexed. It is typically found in chaparral, open woods, recently burned areas, or revegetating clearcuts. A native to the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada of western North America. It is also known as the Washington Lily, Shasta Lily, or Mt. Hood Lily. It is named after Martha Washington and not the state of Washington.
The northern range of the plant is near Mount Hood in Oregon, it does not naturally occur in the state of Washington. Its range is limited to the states of California and Oregon.
Spotted on Jul 29, 2011
Submitted on Jul 30, 2011
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Thanks for the help Dan - I'll see what I can find.
Almost looks like an Easter lily with its petals separated. I think this must be a species of Lilium.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilium_long...