What vital safety distinction must be maintained when approaching any edible lily product?
Answer
Distinguishing daylily (*Hemerocallis*) from true lily (*Lilium*) species.
It is crucial to distinguish the edible daylily (*Hemerocallis*) from true lily (*Lilium*) species, as many true lilies have bulbs that are either inedible or toxic.
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