Lilium auratum var. platyphyllum

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Liliaceae Edible: Bulb, Root Potential hazards — see below 478 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Lilium auratum (山百合, yamayuri, literally "mountain lily") is one of the true lilies. It is native to Japan and is sometimes called the golden-rayed lily or the goldband lily.

Description

A temperate bulb plant of the lily family (Liliaceae).

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Edible Uses

The bulb is boiled and eaten, and can be sweetened for use in dumplings or cooked with eggs.

Traditional Uses

The bulb is boiled and eaten. It can be sweetened and used in dumplings or cooked with eggs.

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Known Hazards

Any part of the Lilium species may exhibit toxicity to cats, but it is not noted among "lilies" of particular concern for felines according to a Japanese veterinary source.