Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. source
Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers.
Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from 2–6 ft (60–180 cm). source
Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from 2–6 ft (60–180 cm).
Lilies form naked or tunicless scaly underground bulbs which are their overwintering organs. source
Lilies form naked or tunicless scaly underground bulbs which are their overwintering organs.
Lilies are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the Dun-bar. source
Lilies are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the Dun-bar.
The range of lilies in the Old World extends across much of Europe, across most of Asia to Japan, south to India, and east to Indochina and the Philippines. source
The range of lilies in the Old World extends across much of Europe, across most of Asia to Japan, south to India, and east to Indochina and the Philippines.
Lilies are usually planted as bulbs in the dormant season. source
Lilies are usually planted as bulbs in the dormant season.
The flowering periods of certain lily species begin in late spring, while others bloom in late summer or early autumn. source
The flowering periods of certain lily species begin in late spring, while others bloom in late summer or early autumn.
These are derived from hybrids between species in Lilium section Sinomartagon. source
These are derived from hybrids between species in Lilium section Sinomartagon.
These are based on Lilium dalhansonii, Lilium hansonii, Lilium martagon, Lilium medeoloides, and Lilium tsingtauense. source
These are based on Lilium dalhansonii, Lilium hansonii, Lilium martagon, Lilium medeoloides, and Lilium tsingtauense.
Larvae of the Scarlet lily beetle can cause serious damage to the stems and leaves. source
Larvae of the Scarlet lily beetle can cause serious damage to the stems and leaves.
The scarlet beetle lays its eggs and completes its life cycle only on true lilies (Lilium) and fritillaries (Fritillaria). source
The scarlet beetle lays its eggs and completes its life cycle only on true lilies (Lilium) and fritillaries (Fritillaria).
Lilies can be propagated in several ways. source
Lilies can be propagated in several ways.
Lilium bulbs are starchy and edible as root vegetables, although bulbs of some species may be very bitter. source
Lilium bulbs are starchy and edible as root vegetables, although bulbs of some species may be very bitter.
The lilium species which are officially listed as herbs are 참나리 Lilium lancifolium Thunberg; 당나리 Lilium brownii var. viridulun Baker. source
The lilium species which are officially listed as herbs are 참나리 Lilium lancifolium Thunberg; 당나리 Lilium brownii var. viridulun Baker.
