Isaac Bunting, another purveyor of plants offered "L. auratum" for sale, as seen in his 1885 catalog. "L. auratum" is one of several species traditionally eaten as lily bulb () in Japan, usually saving the bulbs for eating until they have grown large. The bulb is still used as food, but while wild foraged "L. auratum" was formerly a major source entering the market, this has largely been displaced by farm-grown "kooni-yuri" or "Lilium leichtlinii". The bulbs are also eaten in Chinese cuisine. Any part of the "Lilium" species may exhibit toxicity to cats, but it is not noted among "lilies" of particular concern for felines according to a Japanese veterinary source.