Nature Notes: Wild Canada lily Annie Reid Westborough Community Land Trust Have you ever seen a beautiful lily in the wild? We tend to think of lilies as garden plants that beautify our yards in July, but native wild lilies, such as Canada lily, can be special — and increasingly rare — treats in our local natural environment. If you walk trails in moist places — near streams, wet meadows, or woodland edges — you might catch sight of large, downward-facing bell-like blossoms that seem to float in the air amid the surrounding foliage. They could be yellow or orange on the outside, and spotted inside. You’ve found a Canada lily (