Clade Monocots Scientific name Hemerocallis citrina Rank Species | Clade Angiosperms Higher classification Daylily | |
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Similar Hemerocallis fulva, Daylily, Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus, Jew's ear, Liliaceae | ||
Hemerocallis citrina, common names citron daylily and long yellow day lily, is a species of herbaceous perennial plant in the family Asphodelaceae.
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Description
Hemerocallis citrina can reach a height of 90–120 centimetres (35–47 in). It has bright green, linear arching leaves about 40 cm long. Flowers are lemon yellow, trumpet-shaped, showy and very fragrant, about 15 centimetres (5.9 in) in diameter. They bloom from June to July. Long yellow day lily is cultivated in Asia for its edible flowers.
Distribution and habitat
This species is native to eastern Asia and China. It grows in forest margins, grassy fields and slopes, at an elevation of 0–2,000 metres (0–6,562 ft) above sea level.
Other uses
The tubers, inflorescences, buds and flowers can all be cooked and eaten. Dried or fresh flowers are used in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese cooking, and are known as golden needles.
