The Catralia Lily
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| Catralia Lily | |
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| Flora Lilium nuficanis | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae
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| Phylum: | Archaeplastida
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| Class: | Monocots
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| Family: | Liliaceae
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| Subfamily: | Lilioideae
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| Genus: | Lilium
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| Species: | L Nuficanis
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Lilium Nuficanis is a species of Lilium or lily. It is a perennial forb. This species is considered one of several known Lilium species native to Mystria's southern regions. This species is well known for its historical reverence in its habitat in D'hɑlbrisir.
Lilium Nuficanis is very hardy and demands little specific conditions however as an invasive species this can create massive problems as they spread quickly that is one reason why this lily has been elusive to many enthusiasts.
Common Names
Lilium Nuficanis is more commonly known by these two names: Catralia Lily and Steadfast Lily. In Crystal Spires and Mystrian Altea it is called the Catralia Lily. In Ealdurim, and Terradin, it is referred to as Steadfast Lily.
Distribution
Lilium Nuficanis grows along streams in wet woodlands and in pitcher plant bogs. It can survive in acidic, nutrient-poor soil, and is insensitive to changes in drainage patterns and water quality which make them predominantly hardy regardless of the ecosystem. They do not require specific temperature gradients either.
Description
The flower stalk may grow to be 6 feet tall, but more often they are a foot or two shorter. The individual flower stalks only create one solitary flower that hangs downward from the stem. Each flower is about 3-4 inches wide. The colors of the flowers ranges from a pale yellow to a rich orange and rarer ones are red to pink. The petals on the flower are trumpet shaped which causes them to touch each other over the back of the stem while the stamens and the stigma hang downward in the open space. In addition, the petals also have heavy brownish-black spots. The flowers are fragrant. The leaves are lance shaped.
Pollination
"Lilium Nuficanis" and many other related species are pollinated mostly by large butterflies. In addition, this plant is also attractive to bees and birds. When pollination occurs, a large seed capsule ultimately develops that can contain many hundreds of seeds.
How They Grow
"Lilium Nuficanis" are deciduous and they return to its bulb stage in late fall. Near early spring, brand new leaves form and they develop into a basal rosette immediately. In late spring, the basic rosette begins to elongate. Then by mid- to late-July they begin to flower.
There are often situations where Native lilies neglect to flower if the conditions are not right. In that case, they might spend years appearing each spring as a basal rosette of leaves. In addition, young plants, in optimal conditions, take more than two years to develop into a flower from a seed because they mature at a slow pace.
Similar or Related Rare Species
Lilium Nuficanis is distantly related to Lilium superbum or referred by common names such as Turk’s Cap Lily, Turban Lily, Swamp lily or American Tiger Lily. Lilium superbum has dark orange, non-fragrant flowers with purple spots. It has leaves in 6 - 10 whorls on a 6 - foot stem.
Management
Since "Lilium Nuficanis" can be an invasive species there are ways to manage them. For successful long-term control of Lilium Nuficanis, it is necessary to destroy the entire root system. Close mowing every week, regular heavy grazing for many successive years, or repeated cultivation may be effective, as this serves to deplete root reserves. Flowers and plants can be fed to livestock, burned, or composted; strides have been made in using it for vehicle fuel as ethanol.
Using goats, sheep, cows, and llamas to graze on the plant limits their numbers. Prescribed burning is also used on old extensive infestations to remove vegetative cover and promote seed germination for removal or treatment. It is usually done to prepare for treatment of the root. Landscape equipment, such as a skid loader ("Bobcat"), can also remove biomass.
Symbolism and uses
The stubborn hardiness of the Catralia Lily is seen by Beastlings as an admirable feature of the plant due to their constant struggle and perseverance against eradication. For this reason the Catralia lily was adopted by the Beastling States as a national icon in 1792. The flower has been studied and used in several ways. The use of producing Ethanol has had various success, as has the use as a crop to feed livestock. There is also the use in traditional Spirean medicine. The roots of the Catralia Lily are used in order to make medicinal teas that would help to treat stomach disorders, coughs, tuberculosis, fevers, and child birth pains. These teas are also used to wash swellings, bruises, wounds and sores and the flowers and roots are used in poultices for treating spider bites. Bulbs pulverized can be used to make salves for treating tuberculosis of the lymph nodes. The leaf of this plant has been made into tea and has proven to kill a wide range of bacteria. This can be used as an antiseptic for cuts, scrapes and sores. The Nectars of the Lily are said to treat erectile dysfunction and tea from the petals of the Lily are said to be aphrodisiacs. The compounds extracted from these plants have also been shown to be slightly anti-mutagenic and to have tumor-reducing qualities.
