Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Peruvian Lily
MainColor	Orange
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Naturalized
Season	June
ImageUrl	Alstroemeria-001
Photographer	Gita
Location
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A perennial plant native to Chile, known for its striking, long-lasting yellow-orange flowers streaked with darker markings. Popular in UK gardens and as a cut flower. Not native to Britain and not of conservation concern, though it can persist for many years in gardens.

Distribution

Native to Chile; grown worldwide as an ornamental and cut flower crop.

Medicinal/Other Uses

No major traditional medicinal uses reported. Primarily valued for ornamental purposes.

Edibility

Not edible — contains compounds that can cause irritation.

Human Toxicity

Can cause allergic skin reactions (dermatitis) in humans when handling, due to tuliposide A. Mildly toxic to pets if ingested, causing stomach upset.

Pet Toxicity

Irritant and toxic to cats and dogs.

Active Compounds

Tuliposide A (a known skin irritant), flavonoids, and saponins.