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August 10, 2007 : Lilium 'Orange Pixie'
Keywords: Liliaceae | Lilium 'Orange Pixie' | Eden Project, Cornwall, England
Botany Photo of the Day will have brief written entries on weekends, holidays and my vacations from April through September. – Daniel
kai kane@Flickr, aka Peter F. from Gloucestershire, England is the photographer behind today's BPotD (original via BPotD Flickr Group Pool). Thanks, Peter!
As the cultivar name implies, these diminutive lilies grow to a height of only 30-45cm (12-18in). Paghat writes about her experiences with Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (and includes some history of the plant, as well).
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at August 10, 2007 3:42 AM
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Posted by: Vancouver Island Daryl at August 11, 2007 3:33 PM
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I love this shot. There are lots of contrasting colors.