Tiger Lily Flower Reproduction

Description

• Most tiger lilies bloom only one flower per stem, but some do produce double flowers. These plants grow 4 to 6 feet tall and form a bulb at their roots to store nutrients for dormant times. In midsummer, orange flowers with black dots bloom. Flowers will have both stamens, male reproductive parts, and the pistil, the female reproductive part.

Pollination

• Like most flowering plants, the tiger lily has evolved over the years to look more attractive to pollinators like insects and animals. When the pollinator lands, the flower pollen is moved from the stamens to the pistil. This is called self-pollination. Pollen from one flower may also be moved to another flower, resulting in cross-pollination.

Fertilization

• Once the flower has been pollinated, the pollen will travel down the style of the pistil. It will settle into the ovule and the seeds will begin to develop. This is called fertilization.