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Hemerocallis Fulva vs Hemerocallis Minor

Hemerocallis fulva · Hemerocallis minor

Hemerocallis Fulva

Hemerocallis fulva

T Traditional Use
Hemerocallis Fulva
Family
Asphodelaceae
Genus
Hemerocallis
Primary use
medicinal

Hemerocallis fulva, the orange day-lily, tawny daylily, corn lily, tiger daylily, fulvous daylily, ditch lily or Fourth of July lily, is a species of daylily native to Asia. It is very widely grown as an ornamental plant in temperate climates for its showy flowers and ease of cul…

Hemerocallis Minor

Hemerocallis minor

T Traditional Use
Hemerocallis Minor
Family
Asphodelaceae
Genus
Hemerocallis
Primary use
medicinal

Hemerocallis minor, is also known as dwarf daylily, grassleaf lily and small daylily. It is native to northern Asia. The plant grows up through 0.5 m high. Its wide yellow flowers are scentless. It is a hermaphroditic species, pollinated by insects such as honey bees.

At a glance

  • · Same genus (Hemerocallis) — close relatives, often substitutable.
  • · Both are primarily medicinal.
  • · Evidence tiers — Hemerocallis Fulva: T; Hemerocallis Minor: T.