Species of the Month Lemon Lily Lilium parryi Jearu

Lemon Lily Rare species of lily Native to the southern United States and northwestern Mexico Found in the San Bernardino, San Gabriel, San Jacinto, and Palomar Mountains Grows in moist areas in mountain habitats Threats to this species include recreation, flooding, the loss of old growth forests, and the collection of bulbs for horticulture Rare species of lily- The California Native Plant Society ranks the Lemon Lily as rare or endangered in California and elsewhere. It is also a Forest Service sensitive species Native to the southern United States and northwestern Mexico Found in the San Bernardino, San Gabriel, San Jacinto, and Palomar Mountains – Every year Idyllwild has a lemon lily festival. Grows in moist areas in mountain habitats- Shady stream banks and narrow canyons Threats to this species include recreation, flooding, the loss of old growth forests and the collection of bulbs for horticulture- The collection of bulbs may be link to a decline of the species in the San Jacinto Mountains. Lilies require pollination to reproduce, if flower become to spread apart due to over colleting the population will not be self sustaining.

Lemon Lily Can grow up to 6 feet (2 meters) in height Flowers from summer into the fall Flowers have large bright yellow petals Flowers are pollinated by hawkmoths Can grow up to 6 feet (2 meters) in height Flowers from summer into the fall Flowers have large bright yellow petals Flowers are pollinated by hawkmoths

Monitoring and Management Include within the MSHCP Conservation Area at least 10,250 acres of suitable habitat above 1300 feet in the San Jacinto Mountains Must conserve at least six localities within the San Jacinto Mountains. Include within the MSHCP Conservation Area at least 10,250 acres of suitable habitat above 1300 feet in the San Jacinto Mountains- The majority of this land is PQP land owned by National Forest. There is also some Riverside County park land and State Park land that contribute to this objective. Include within the MSHCP Conservation area at least six localities within the San Jacinto Mountains. The monitoring Crew continues to monitor for Lemon Lily in the San Jacinto mountains to reach the goal of six localities.

Thank You Steven Mcsweeny