Madonna Lily
Lilium candidum
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Pl. 1F2B — Lilium candidum
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Lilium candidum, un membru impresionant al familiei Liliaceae, este nativ în regiuni precum Micii Înveliți din Est, Grecia, Liban-Siria, Palestina, Turcia și Iugoslavia. Cunoscut pentru valorile sălbatici sale, acest liliu are rădăcini comestibile care sunt adesea folosite în mâncăruri culinare. Plantul se dezvoltă în sucuri umide, soluri de tip luminos (sandy), medii sau grele (clay) cu un pH de 7,5–8, crescând la o înălțime de aproximativ 1 m. Florele sale distinctive, care pot atinge dimensiunile maximale de 20 cm, sunt adesea asociate cu simbolismul religios, în special Virgina Maria în iconografie cristiană.
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What is Madonna Lily?
Lilium candidum, un membru impresionant al familiei Liliaceae, este nativ în regiuni precum Micii Înveliți din Est, Grecia, Liban-Siria, Palestina, Turcia și Iugoslavia. Cunoscut pentru valorile sălbatici sale, acest liliu are rădăcini comestibile care sunt adesea folosite în mâncăruri culinare.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Light
7/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-9
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
1.0 m tall
Soil pH
7.5–8
Seasonal calendar
Northern hemisphere · UTC month is November
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For first-time growers
How to grow Madonna Lily for the first time
8steps
Start with Madonna Lilies to gain experience in growing lilies, focusing on basic care.
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What you'll need
A few Madonna Lily bulbs and a trowel.
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Best time to plant
Plant in autumn after the first frost or spring before new growth starts.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a well-draining spot with light, medium, or heavy soil. Ensure pH is 7.5–8.
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Sowing or transplanting
Plant bulbs 10-15 cm deep and 20-30 cm apart in the prepared soil.
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First two weeks
Water sparingly to avoid rotting. Keep the area weed-free.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Fertilize once a year with compost.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune dead flowers to encourage more blooms and remove yellowed leaves for better appearance.
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Common mistakes
Planting too deep, overwatering, using incorrect soil pH, neglecting to fertilize, and not providing enough light.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Root
Edible uses: The Madonna Lily's root is edible and can be prepared in various ways. Typically, the roots are cooked to enhance their flavor and texture. They can also be dried for later use, preserving their nutritional value without altering their taste significantly. Skip any raw consumption as it may not be palatable or fully digestible.
Other uses:Essential OilFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
6 native · 21 introduced
Distribuție
6 native · 21 introducedDistribution across3 continents· 6 native· 21 introduced
Europe9 regions
native (1)Greece
introduced (8)AlbaniaBulgariaFranceItalyPortugalRussiaSpainUkraine
Asia2 regions
native (2)PalestineTurkey
Africa2 regions
introduced (2)AlgeriaTunisia
Broader regions
native:East Aegean Is., Lebanon-Syria, Yugoslavia
introduced:Czechoslovakia, Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest, Pennsylvania, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe
IXSpecimen gallery
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Specimen gallery
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