Lily
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Lily
Lilium candidum
Lilies are big, bright flowers that can smell sweet! They often bloom in summer and are loved by many for their beauty.
Habitat: Lilies grow well in sunny gardens and flower beds.
Appearance
The Lily has large, showy flowers often shaped like trumpets, bowls, or recurved cups, displaying vibrant colors like white, pink, orange, yellow, and red, frequently adorned with spots or stripes. Its sturdy stem supports glossy green leaves.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderLilialesFamilyLiliaceaeGenusLilium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Greeks believed lilies sprang from the milk of Queen Hera!
Lilies can grow from tiny scales shed from their main bulb!
Some lilies can change color slightly depending on soil acidity!
The Easter Lily bulb comes from Japan, not Easter Island!
Special abilities
Ability
Fragrance Beacon
Lily flowers release sweet scents at specific times, guiding pollinators like moths and bees to their nectar.
Ability
Bulb Powerhouse
Underground bulbs store energy, allowing the Lily to survive harsh winters and re-emerge vigorously each spring.
Ability
Color Code
Their bright, varied colors and distinct patterns attract specific insect pollinators, ensuring successful reproduction.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-180 cm
- Spread
- 15-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-25 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Drinks nectar, carrying pollen between flowers.
pollinates
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
Feeds on nectar, aiding in flower fertilization.
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Eats leaves and flower buds, damaging plants.
eaten by
Lily Beetle
Lilioceris lilii
Larvae and adults devour lily leaves.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Day Lily
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Lily?
30-180 cm
How wide does Lily spread?
15-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Lily?
5-25 cm
When does Lily bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is Lily edible?
No
Is Lily toxic?
Moderate
What is Lily's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Lily pollinated?
Insect
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