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Lilies

Herbaceous flowers of the genus Lilium, noted for their large tepals and fragrant scent. They grow from bulbs. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere. They comprise a genus of about 110 species in the lily family (Liliaceae). They are important as large showy flowering garden plants. Additionally, they are important culturally and in literature in much of the world. Some species are sometimes grown or harvested for the edible bulbs. The species in this genus are the true lilies. Many other plants exist with "lily" in the common English name, some of which are quite unrelated to the true lilies.

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Where did lilies originate?

The northern hemisphere is the place of origin of the flowering plants called lilies (Liliumspp).

Specifically, lilies most often are native to the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. But some species also can be found in native ranges of northern subtropical regions. In terms of continents, the native range includes Asia, Europe, and North America as well as the Philippine islands.

What does a bouquet of lilies mean?

It depends on how you're asking it. I've read in a book once that when someone gives you lilies they represent death. If they're given to you by a past rival or current one then it's obviously not a good sign. If they're given to you by your own mother then obviously there isn't anything to fear. However, unless for some reason ur own mother is out to get you then that's something you should worry about.

What are the adaptations of the tiger lily flower?

The tiger lily flower has many adaptations just like any other plant. It is able to make its own food.

When do you cut back lilies for the fall?

If you mean individual stems throughout the season then yes, you can trim back daylilies after they flower. Once all the buds on the stem have flowered remove the whole stem, but not the leaves.

Are lilies autotrophic or hetrotrophic?

Autotrophs simply 'self feed'. Sunflowers are photo-autotrophs. Like all plants, they need the sun as an energy source, to grow and process their food (starches etc).

How big do water lilies grow?

It can grow to be 6 to 12 inches in diameter

What was the climax of conflict for homer in lilies of the field?

Where the Lilies Bloom is a novel by Bill and Vera Cleaver. It is a story of a family who after the demise of their father hides his death from outside world to avoid being split up and sent to foster homes. The second eldest daughter in family Mary Call is made responsible by the dying father to care for the siblings and not let their land lord Kiser marry the eldest daughter. However, faced with ouster from the estate by Kiser's sister, Mary visits Kiser in hospital and offers to marry him if he lets the family stay. He again reiterates his resolve to marry her sister and Mary tells him that their father had died and she was looking after the family instead. He feels sorry for her and praises her bravery. She finally lets him marry her sister knowing he is a good man after all.

Why do water lilies have stems?

its really ugly. it has- Oh wait. You should know how it looks like!

It looks like your face!

Lilies doubles the area it covers every year After ten years the lilies have covered a quarter of lakes surface How many more years will it be until they cover the whole surface of the lake?

It doesn't matter how long it took to cover 1/4 of the lake. 1/4 of it is covered now. If the covered area doubles every year, then one quarter ==> one half, will take one year one half ==> the whole thing, will take one more year. The whole lake will be covered in two years from now.

What are tiger lilies?

The Tiger Lily, bears large, fiery orange flowers covered by spots.The name 'tiger' probably refers to the spots on the petals.

The flowers of this perennial can grow up to three inches in width.The Tiger Lily is also known as the 'Ditch Lily' as it is found in and around ditches in large parts of America.KingdomPlantaeDivisionMagnoliophytaCLassLiliopsidaSubclassLiliidaeOrderLilialesFamilyLiliaceaeGenusLilium

The Tiger Lily has a strong, sweet and distinctively lily smell. Besides producing a stunning spectacle, most parts of this plant are edible. There are two varieties of the Tiger Lily:

  • The Oriental Variety: Propagates through bulbs that form at leaf axils.
  • The Common Wildflower Variety: Propagates by tuberous roots.

The Tiger Lily is known by a host of different names in different parts of the world. Some of the synonyms are: Lilium tigrinum, Devil Lily, Kentan, Lilium lancifolium, Leopard Lily, Pine Lily, Lilium catesbaei, Columbia lily, Oregon Lily, Western Wood Lily, Chalice-Cup Lily, Western Red Lily, etc.

Facts About The Tiger Lily
  • Tiger Lily was first described by the famous Swedish botanist Carl von Linne (Linnaeus) in 1753.
  • The Tiger Lily has significant medicinal use. A tincture is made from the fresh plant and has proved of great value in uterine-neuralgia, congestion and irritation, also in the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.
  • Tiger Lily flower essence helps in suppressing aggressive tendencies in individuals and helps in holistic healing.
  • Tiger Lily can often act as a carrier of viral diseases and so becomes a vector infecting other species. It is therefore better to grow this species well away from your other lilies
  • Tiger Lily has some toxic effects on cats. It can produce vomiting, in appetence, lethargy, kidney failure, and even death.
  • Tiger Lily has edible flower buds apart from edible roots and shoots. These can often have a bitter flavor. When baked, lily bulbs taste rather like potatoes.
  • The best place to find dried Tiger Lily buds is in an Asian market. Look for soft buds, and store well in a cool, dry place. Tiger Lily buds must be soaked in warm water for about 30 minutes to soften them before adding them to dishes. The tough stem attached to them should be removed. Besides adding to Chinese dishes, they can enhance the flavor of egg dishes and salads.
  • There is an old legend from Asia about the Tiger Lily. A Korean hermit helped a wounded tiger by removing an arrow from its body. The tiger asked the hermit to use his powers to perpetuate their friendship after his death. The hermit agreed and when the tiger died, his body became a tiger lily. Eventually the hermit drowned and his body was washed away. The Tiger Lily spread everywhere searching for its friend.
  • There is a superstition that smelling Tiger Lily will give you freckles.
  • The Tiger Lily stands for wealth and prosperity.
  • The Tiger Lily, have six stamens (composed of anthers and filaments), one pistil (composed of the stigma, style and ovary), a long style, and a three-lobed stigma.

When do surprise lilies bloom?

Tiger Lillies (Hemerocalis) bloom in the Northeast US from Mid June to Mid-July

Do lilies flower more than once a summer?

There are repeat irises and lilacs. Cattelya orchids can bloom twice a year. There is also an encore azelea.

Do you cut lilies to the ground in the fall?

No. If you live in a cold climate, only cut the stems down to eight or ten inches in the fall, so that winter-kill will only effect the top portions of the stems, and so that the remaining stems can trap snow, which will insulate the crown of the plant. In a warm climate, cut the plant down to about one third its summer size, and then in the spring trim off any part of the stem that has died.

How do you care for lilies?

i had this same problem with my "stargazer" oriental hybrid lilys. They kept dieing and i didnt know why... this helped me alot http://www.hillgardens.com/hy-lilies.htm hope they help you like they did me ^^

Facts about long stemmed water lilies?

Water lilies are angiosperms, distinctive colors, many body parts

Why water lilies do not grow well in the moving water?

Water lilies do not perform well in moving water. The current will wash the soil out of the container , it will keep the temperature of the water too cold for the water lily and the constant disturbance of leaf and flower stems can damage them.

What does a lily smell like?

it's hard to describe it has a very unique smell to it unlike lilly or lilly of the valley, not a very sweet smell. Best advice I can give is to get a sample of Jimmy Choo's perfume it's a yummy semi gourmand with notes of florals most importantly tigerlily, but also of caramel , vanilla , musk, etc.. etc. etc.. All the other notes aside from tigerlily that are in jimmy choo are common they are all notes that most have smelled from some time or another , most likey in a perfume you wore or someone else wore. The tigerlily is the one note that will stick out to your nose as new and / or different ...that unique smell that you smell in jimmy choo.. that's the tigerlily, and I love it :)

Do lilies have nectar?

YES! They have a lot of nectar, because the "head" of a sunflower is made up of 4,000 tiny flowers.

How does the lily and the lily breathe?

Using their stomata normally located under the leaf, but since the bottom of the lily pad's leaf is submerged in water, the stomata are on the top of the leaf.