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Lilium avenaceum{{SCH}}

Lilium avenaceum, Fisch. Bulb globular, 1-1 1/2 in. diam., bright yellow, rarely tinged pink or purple; scales long, narrow, sharply pointed and jointed, the upper part, when broken off, resembling oats, whence the specific name: st. l 1/2 - 2 ft. high, smooth, bare of leaves near the base: leaves horizontal or semi-erect, 3-4 in. long, 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 in. wide, usually in 1 or 2 whorls of 6-9 leaves each near middle of st. with a few scattered ones above: flowers 2-10, slightly fragrant, bright orange-yellow shaded red and more or less spotted deep purple; anthers red. June, early July. Manchuria, Kamchatka, Kurile Isls. and N. Japan. Very rare and only desirable for collectors or specialists. The bulbs are delicate and easily break to pieces when handling.

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