Lilium
Lilium
Lilium (pronounced /ˈlɪliəm/), commonly known as lily, is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. They comprise a genus of about 110 species in the lily family Liliaceae.
Etymology
The name "Lilium" is derived from the Greek word "leirion," generally assumed to refer to true, white lilies as exemplified by the Madonna lily. The Latin name is derived from the Greek λείριον, leírion, which is assumed to be the ancient name for the flower.
Description
Lilies are usually erect leafy stemmed herbs. The majority of species form naked or tunic-less scaly underground bulbs from which they overwinter. In some North American species, the base of the bulb develops into rhizomes, on which numerous small bulbs are found. Some species develop stolons. Most bulbs are deeply buried, but a few species form bulbs near the soil surface. Many species form stem-roots. With these, the bulb grows naturally at some depth in the soil, and each year the new stem puts out adventitious roots above the bulb as it emerges from the soil. These roots are in addition to the basal roots that develop at the base of the bulb.
Classification
The genus Lilium are herbaceous flowering plants normally growing from bulbs. They comprise a genus of about 110 species in the lily family Liliaceae. The species in this genus are the true lilies, while other plants with lily in the common name are related to other groups of plants.
Related Terms
- Liliaceae: The lily family, is a family of monocotyledonous plants.
- Bulb: A bulb is a short stem with fleshy leaves or leaf bases that function as food storage organs during dormancy.
- Rhizome: A rhizome is a modified subterranean plant stem that sends out roots and shoots from its nodes.
- Stolon: In biology, stolons, also known as runners, are horizontal connections between organisms. They may be part of the organism, or of its skeleton; typically, animal stolons are external skeletons.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lilium
- Wikipedia's article - Lilium
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