About Lilium philadelphicum L.
Lilium philadelphicum L. grows to a height of approximately 30 to 90 centimeters. It produces red or orange blooms between June and August. This plant is widely distributed across much of Canada, from British Columbia to Quebec, and across parts of the United States, including the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, plus the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains. Cats are extremely sensitive to toxicity from this lily, and ingestion of the plant is often fatal. Households and gardens that are visited by cats are strongly advised against keeping this plant, or placing dried flowers where a cat may brush against them and become covered in pollen that the cat will then consume while grooming. If a cat is suspected to have ingested material from this plant, urgent veterinary attention is required. Rapid treatment with activated charcoal and/or induced vomiting can reduce the amount of toxin absorbed; this treatment is time-sensitive, so in some cases, veterinarians may advise doing it at home. Large amounts of fluid delivered by intravenous injection can reduce kidney damage, increasing the chances of survival. Some Native American groups traditionally ate the bulbs of this plant.
