*** About Western Wood Lily: Also known as Lilium philadelphicum, the Western Wood Lily is a vividly colored perennial native to North America. Thriving primarily in moist meadows and light woodland areas, this lily typically blooms from June to July. Recognizable by its striking orange-red flowers speckled with purple spots, it plays a critical role in the local ecosystem by providing nectar for pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. Despite its beauty, the plant is considered rare in some regions, adding to the allure and significance of its depiction in art forms like mosaic, which carefully preserves its fleeting glory.

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