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Lilium monanthum

Lilium monanthumfam. Liliaceae
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Prezentare

Lilium monanthum, cunoscut sub numele de liliu cu un fiert sau liliu solitar, este o plantă herbaceă deciduă din familie Liliaceae. Originează în Europa centrală și de est, inclusiv regiuni precum Albania, Austria și Belarus, această liliu se dezvoltă într-un sustrat umed, luminos (sândal) până la mediu cu un pH între 7 și 7.5. Caracteristică distinctivă a plantei este rădăcina sa alimentară, în plus de calitățile ornamentale sale. Cunoscut atât pentru folosirea sa culinara cât și pentru frumusețea sa, Lilium monanthum prezintă un singur fiert fragrant pe fiecare stivl, făcându-l o adaugare notabilă în jardine, deși perioada florifică este limitată.

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What is Lilium monanthum?

Lilium monanthum, cunoscut sub numele de liliu cu un fiert sau liliu solitar, este o plantă herbaceă deciduă din familie Liliaceae.

What is Lilium monanthum used for?

Traditionally used for immune support, digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Lilium species have been traditionally used in Chinese medicine to support immune health, often prepared as a decoction. While specific for Lilium monanthum is limited, related species may offer similar benefits.

    The mechanism by which Lilium supports the immune system is not fully characterised but may involve compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

    ▲ ModerateImmune support →
  • Lilium species are traditionally used in Chinese medicine to aid digestion, often prepared as a decoction. While specific for Lilium monanthum is limited, related species may offer similar digestive support.

    The mechanism by which Lilium aids digestion is not fully characterised but may involve compounds with carminative and anti-inflammatory properties.

    ▲ ModerateDigestion →
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Mixology suggestions

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Cultivare

Lilium monanthum se dezvoltă bine în sustrat umed și pierzător luminos până la mediu cu un pH între 7-7.5. Prefere o semneție parțială și este durabil în regiuni temperate. Pentru propagare, diviziunea bulbilor se face în primăvară sau toamnă timpurie. Plantul crește cel mai bine în sustraturi luminos (sândale) până la mediu. Se pot recolta părți rădăcinoase alimentare când sunt maturi.
Light
6/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium
Habit
Forb/herb
Soil pH
7–7.5
For first-time growers

How to grow Lilium monanthum for the first time

8steps

Start with Skip by ensuring you have the right conditions and care, making it a simple project for beginners.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Skip bulbs or divisions, well-draining soil, a container or garden bed, and water.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant Skip in early spring or late summer to early fall.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Prepare soil with light sand for better drainage. Ensure containers have holes for proper aeration.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Plant bulbs 4-6 inches deep, spacing them about 8-10 inches apart in the garden or container.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water Skip regularly to keep soil moist but not soggy. Avoid overwatering.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide light shade during hot days and mulch around bulbs for insulation. Fertilize sparingly with a balanced fertilizer in early spring.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Skip does not require harvesting but remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting too deep, and neglecting to provide light shade are common issues beginners should avoid.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Root
Edible uses: The root of Lilium monanthum is edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. Typically, it is prepared by digging up the root from well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 7-7.5) and then either consuming it fresh or incorporating it into various dishes after cooking.
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Distribuție

36 native · 7 introduced
Distribution across2 continents· 36 native· 7 introduced
Europe22 regions
native (16)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBulgariaFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwitzerlandUkraine
introduced (6)BelgiumDenmarkFinlandNorwaySwedenUnited Kingdom
Asia4 regions
native (4)ChinaKazakhstanMongoliaTurkey
Broader regions
native:Altay, Baltic States, Buryatiya, Czechoslovakia, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, Tuva, Yakutskiya, Yugoslavia
introduced:Québec
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Lilium monanthum (Lilium monanthum) — botanical photograph
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