Lilium longiflorum
Lilium longiflorum

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Lower Risk
Naturalised in a similar climateRisk to human or animal healthSpread long distances by wind

Lilium longiflorum (November Lily; Christmas Lily)

The bulbous, perennial herb is native to Asia (Japan and Taiwan). While Christmas Lily’s time in trade is not known it has not naturalised in Australia. However, it has naturalised in the United States, Bermuda and Nicaragua. There is no evidence this species is invasive in areas outside its native range. Reproduction is via seed and bulbs. Like other Lilium species, the seed is likely to be wind-dispersed. November Lily is poisonous to mammals. Other closely related species are invasive in Australia. For example, Formosa lily (Lilium formosanum) is considered a serious environmental weed in NSW. Christmas Lily produces fragrant white trumpet flowers common in floristry.