page_title: Lilium iridollae
section_title: Similar or related rare species
hierarchical_section_title: Lilium iridollae / Similar or related rare species
caption_attribution_description: Lilium superbumEnglish: Turks Cap Lily the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in western North Carolina.
context_page_description: Lilium iridollae is a species of Lilium or lily. It is a perennial forb. This species is considered one of five known Lilium species native to specific sites in the United States' southeast region. In 1940, this species was discovered by Mary Henry in its habitat. She named the lily in reference to a "pot of gold at the end of the rainbow".
  Lilium iridollae is the most demanding of specific conditions, that is one reason why this lily has been elusive to many enthusiasts. In general, the southeastern region of the United States is not considered "lily growing country" since it has warm winter temperatures and high humidity which are not suitable conditions for garden lilies.
context_section_description: Lilium iridollae is closely related to Lilium superbum or referred by common names such as Turk’s Cap Lily, Turban Lily, Swamp lily or American Tiger Lily. Lilium superbum has dark orange, non-fragrant flowers with purple spots. It has leaves in 6 - 10 whorls on a 6 - foot stem.
  Lilium michauxii or Carolina Lily is another species similar to Lilium iridollae. Lilium michauxii has flowers that resemble flowers of Turk’s Cap Lily, but the differences are that the flowers are fragrant and the stem is only 2 – 3 feet tall. In addition, the leaves are broadly lance-shaped.
caption: [[Lilium superbum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina]]
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