1. Species of the Month
Lemon Lily
Lilium parryi
Jearu

2. Lemon Lily Rare species of lily
Native to the southern United States and northwestern Mexico
Found in the San Bernardino, San Gabriel, San Jacinto, and Palomar Mountains
Grows in moist areas in mountain habitats
Threats to this species include recreation, flooding, the loss of old growth forests, and the collection of bulbs for horticulture
Rare species of lily- The California Native Plant Society ranks the Lemon Lily as rare or endangered in California and elsewhere. It is also a Forest Service sensitive species
Native to the southern United States and northwestern Mexico
Found in the San Bernardino, San Gabriel, San Jacinto, and Palomar Mountains – Every year Idyllwild has a lemon lily festival.
Grows in moist areas in mountain habitats- Shady stream banks and narrow canyons
Threats to this species include recreation, flooding, the loss of old growth forests and the collection of bulbs for horticulture- The collection of bulbs may be link to a decline of the species in the San Jacinto Mountains. Lilies require pollination to reproduce, if flower become to spread apart due to over colleting the population will not be self sustaining.

3. Lemon Lily Can grow up to 6 feet (2 meters) in height
Flowers from summer into the fall
Flowers have large bright yellow petals
Flowers are pollinated by hawkmoths
Can grow up to 6 feet (2 meters) in height
Flowers from summer into the fall
Flowers have large bright yellow petals
Flowers are pollinated by hawkmoths

4. Monitoring and Management
Include within the MSHCP Conservation Area at least 10,250 acres of suitable habitat above 1300 feet in the San Jacinto Mountains
Must conserve at least six localities within the San Jacinto Mountains.
Include within the MSHCP Conservation Area at least 10,250 acres of suitable habitat above 1300 feet in the San Jacinto Mountains- The majority of this land is PQP land owned by National Forest. There is also some Riverside County park land and State Park land that contribute to this objective.
Include within the MSHCP Conservation area at least six localities within the San Jacinto Mountains. The monitoring Crew continues to monitor for Lemon Lily in the San Jacinto mountains to reach the goal of six localities.

5. Thank You
Steven Mcsweeny