Tiger lily
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Like other true lilies, the flowers are borne on an erect stem clothed with the more or less linear leaves.
The American 'red lily' or 'wild lily' (Lilium philadelphicum) is also sometimes known as the 'tiger lily' because of its black spotted flowers. This lily also has an edible bulb and was eaten by the American Indians.
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