Liliaceae

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Liliaceae

Liliaceae (pronounced /ˌlɪliˈeɪsiː/), commonly known as the lily family, is a family of flowering plants.

Etymology

The name Liliaceae comes from the genus Lilium, which in turn is derived from the Greek word 'leirion', generally assumed to refer to true, white lilies as exemplified by the Madonna lily.

Description

Liliaceae consists of about 15 genera and about 705 known species of flowering plants within the order Liliales. They are monocotyledonous, herbaceous, often bulbous plants. Members of the family have six tepals, are usually strongly scented, and have six stamens. The ovary is superior, with three chambers.

Taxonomy

The family Liliaceae was described by the French botanist Michel Adanson in 1763, based on the genus Lilium. The taxonomy of the family has been complex and controversial. Traditionally, the family was divided into three subfamilies: Lilioideae, Tulipoideae and Melanthioideae. However, molecular phylogenetic work has shown that this broad sense of Liliaceae is not monophyletic.

Genera

The family includes the following genera:

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