Lilium (scientific name: lilium), belonging to the liliaceae family, is a perennial herb widely distributed worldwide, loved by people for its elegant flower shape, rich fragrance and rich cultural meaning. The stems of lilies are erect and vary in height, with some varieties reaching up to 1-2 meters and others being shorter. Its leaves are mostly elongated, basal or alternate, with a stiff texture, and the inflorescences are usually racemes, and multiple flowers can bloom on each flower stem.
The flower structure of the lily is unique, consisting of six petal-like tepals with stamens and pistils, and the flower colors are diverse, including white, pink, yellow, red, orange, purple, and a combination of colors. Lilies are not only used for ornamentation, but also because of their beautiful meaning, they are widely used in various celebrations and ceremonial occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, Mother's Day, etc., symbolizing purity, dignity and good wishes for a hundred years of good togetherness.
Lily species and introduction.
1.Asiatic lily: It is the most common commercially planted lily, with rich flower color, simple flower shape, easy to cultivate, early flowering and storage and transportation.
2.Oriental lily: It has a strong aroma, plump flower shape, large flower diameter, and deep flower color, and is often used in the production of cut flowers, such as "Siberia", "cinnabar point" and other varieties.
3.Trumpet lily: The flower type is trumpet-shaped, the flower diameter is large, and the aroma is strong, such as "** years", "royal ruby" and other varieties.
4.Longiflorum Hybrid Lily: The flower is cylindrical, pure in color, and has a strong ornamental nature, and the famous variety is "Easter Lily" (Easter lily).
5.OT Hybrid Lily (OTH): A hybrid variety of Oriental lily and trumpet lily, which has the advantages of both, with large flowers, bright color and strong aroma.
6.Native or wild lilies: such as the Chinese lily (Lilium brownii var.).Viridulum), alpine lily (Lilium speciosum), etc., are mostly native species, which have high ornamental and scientific research value.
As a world-renowned ornamental flower, lilies have a wide variety of varieties, different forms and rich flower colors, which are not only widely used in garden applications, but also often used for cut flowers and home gardening decoration. From the simplicity and elegance of the Asian lily to the rich fragrance of the Oriental lily, to the grace and luxury of the trumpet lily, each lily interprets the beauty and hope of life with its unique charm. Lily is not only the spirit of nature, but also a symbol of human spiritual culture, its rich variety to meet different aesthetic tastes and planting needs, become an indispensable and important role in the world flower market.