Tiger lily
Tiger lily Lilium lancifolium
Tiger lily has bright orange flowers with dark speckled spots in late
summer. The stems stand 4 feet tall with up to 10 unscented flowers per
stem. This species is native to Guam, China, Korea, and Japan. Although
this species does not produce viable seeds, many small aerial bulblets
known as bulbils are produced in the leaf axils along the stem. A bulbil
will produce flowers two years after it is collected from the stem. The
bulbs are edible, and these plants have been cultivated in Asia as a
food crop. The bulbs are said to taste like turnips when cooked. The
flower is also edible but the pollen is toxic and can induce vomiting.
Because these plants were historically cultivated for food, it is likely
that Lilium lancifolium is a result of breeding and selection rather than a naturally occurring species. (Chicago Botanic Garden)
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fishery boat — the highest July daily catch recorded since test fishing
began. Michael John Lo reports. (Times Colonist)
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along the Columbia River. This year is predicted to see just 12 to 16
per cent of that number. Warm river conditions in the Okanagan River,
downstream from Osoyoos Lake, are impeding the species’ ability to
migrate back upstream to spawning grounds throughout the river’s network
of waterways. Aaron Hemens reports. (The Tyee)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 248 AM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025
TODAY W wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds.
TONIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds.
SAT W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 11 seconds.
SAT NIGHT W wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to N after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds.
SUN NE wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds.
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