Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Madona Lily
MainColor	White
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	July
ImageUrl	Lilium-002
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Highly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A tall, stately lily with pure white trumpet-shaped flowers, highly fragrant, and often grown in cottage gardens and churchyards. Symbolic in Christian iconography.

Distribution

Native to the Balkans and Middle East; cultivated across Europe, including the UK.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Historically used in poultices for burns, ulcers, and skin conditions.

Edibility

Not edible.

Human Toxicity

Highly toxic to cats – even small amounts (pollen, leaves, stems, or water from a vase) can cause fatal kidney failure. Also mildly toxic to dogs.

Pet Toxicity

Severe toxicity to cats; also unsafe for dogs. Horses less sensitive.

Active Compounds

Exact toxins unknown, but nephrotoxic agents are present.