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The Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum) is a striking member of the Liliaceae family, native to regions including East Aegean Islands, Greece, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. Madonna Lily (Latin: Lilium candidum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Madonna Lily is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Madonna Lily is a member native to EAI, GRC, LBS, PAL, TUR, and YUG. The Madonna Lily thrives in light to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Madonna Lily grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 7/10 light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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