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Lilium martagon L.

martagon lily (Liliaceae)

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Lilium martagon is a widespread European species that has become established at sites scattered across the British Isles.

Dolomites, Italy; 2012-07-04

 martagon lily / Lilium martagon: _Lilium martagon_ is a widespread European species that has become established at sites scattered across the British Isles.

The flowers of Lilium martagon are purplish with darker spots, and up to 4 cm across.

Fischbacher Alpen, Austria; 2005-07-03

 martagon lily / Lilium martagon: The flowers of _Lilium martagon_ are purplish with darker spots, and up to 4 cm across.

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