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kasimac
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Extremely beautiful flower

Now, I know this will be somewhat difficult, since I don't have pictures of the leafy part of the plant, but I can tell you it looked like a type of lily. The entire plant was about 3-4ft tall, including the stalk, and on the stalk was this flower.

[img]https://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo298/KingElfstone/BMHarmanwithflowers.jpg[/img]

No, not the clover, the speckled red and orange flower, can't miss it.

The plant was located at Bear Mountain state park, New York, border of zone 5-6, and it probably was planted, though it seems to be hardy enough to survive on top of a mountain. It was in a part sun location, sandy loam, shallow soil (on top of a mountain).

It is difficult to describe the leaves, but I can try if anyone wants.
I found another picture of the same flower, too bad it wasnt labled, and the leaves in the background cant be clearly seen.
[img]https://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo298/KingElfstone/BMlily.jpg[/img]

Well, thanks for your help!

P.S. I told her not to pick it, but she insisted.

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I'm pretty sure that's a Leopard lily. You can see an image and read a little information about it [url=https://home.howstuffworks.com/blackberry-lily-leopard-lily.htm]here[/url].

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kasimac
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Yep! definately a leopard lily, thank you for your help! I'm kind of disappointed that they are not native, they are very attractive!



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