Lilium Lancifolium
Indigenous to the Far East
Springing from a bulb
Beautiful Pink tiger lily, hybrid from orange tiger lily
Such a sunny disposition
You are a beauty whether gracing a garden
Or presented in bulb form on an Asian’s plate,
You are a staple for centuries
Attractive to butterflies
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