Lilium formosanum
Lilium formosanum

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Higher Risk
Invasive overseasNaturalised in a similar climateNaturalised in AustraliaProduces copious viable seed or propagulesReproduces and spreads vegetativelySpread long distances by wind

Lilium formosanum (Taiwan Lily, Formosan Lily, Tiger Lily)

(Lilium longiflorum var. formosanum, Lilium philippinense var. formosanum, Lilium yoshidai )

Taiwan Lily (Lilium formosanum) is a perennial herb with upright stems, narrow bright green leaves, and striking white trumpet flowers. It is native to Taiwan and has naturalised in Australia and several other countries. It is considered a serious environmental weed of NSW, Qld and Vic. It is controllable in NSW and in New Zealand and South Africa. It reproduces both vegetatively (bulbs) and via winged seeds.