Abstract
The history of the Californian Liliumhumboldtii J.H.Krelage, its initial discovery and confusion in literature over its collection, distribution and naming are discussed. Neotypes are designated for the names Liliumhumboldtii and Liliumbloomerianum Kellogg. Lectotypes are designated for the names Liliumcanadensevar.puberulum Torr. and L.bloomerianumvar.ocellatum Kellogg.