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Lilium kelloggii  Purdy
Kellogg's lily
Lilium kelloggii is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and also found in Oregon.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution).
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~72 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands

Ultramafic affinity: 2.5 - strong indicator

Habitat: openings, disturbed

Communities: Redwood Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS + POWO
Information about  Lilium kelloggii from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (LIKE2)

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[Wikipedia] Range, Habitat, Pollinator: Lilium kelloggii is a species of lily known by the common name Kellogg's lily. It is endemic to the Klamath Mountains of northwestern California and southwestern Oregon, where it grows in forests, including those dominated by redwoods.[1][2][3]. The flowers are pollinated by swallowtails.[4] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/22/2025).