other names- panther lily, Shasta lily, California tiger lily, tiger lily,   habitat- wet meadows and streambanks below 6000 ft  range- central Sierra Nevada north to southern Oregon, west to Coastal Ranges  description- plant up to 8 feet tall, 3 to 4 whorls of elliptical leaves along the stem, up to 40 nodding flowers per plant, strongly recurved orange-red petals with maroon spots, two toned front with tips darker, back of petals significantly lighter than front, stamens are purple to maroon   etymology- from the latin pardalis, a female leopard; inus, resembling   applications- easily cultivated and showy, this lily is widely available from nurseries as a horticultural bulb. Historically, the Karuk tribe of Northern California dug the bulbs in the fall and roasted them in earth ovens.

CAUTION: Consult an expert before eating or using any wild plant for herbal applications.