Bosnian Lily

bosanski ljiljan / zlatni ljiljan · Lilium bosniacum

flowerendemic Endemic

The golden lily endemic to the region is the historic heraldic emblem of Bosnia — a graceful yellow mountain lily that flowers in highland meadows in early summer.

Identification & best seen

nodding golden flowers; June–July on mountain meadows.

Habitat & where to see

Where to see: mountain meadows; national symbol

Fun fact

stylized, it appears on flags, crests and monuments as a symbol of the country itself.