The plant height of lily is 70~ 150 cm. Bulbs are spherical, pale white, and the top is often rosette-shaped, which is formed by polymerization of most fleshy egg-shaped scales.
Lily stems are upright, cylindrical, often with purple spots, hairless and green. Some varieties (such as Lilium lancifolium and Lilium psammophila) can produce "pearl buds" between axillary leaves of aboveground stems; Some can grow "seed balls" on the stems of the buried parts.
Lilies are large, white and funnel-shaped, and are solitary at the top of the stem. Capsule ovoid, obtuse.
Extended data
Lily is native to China and mainly distributed in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere such as East Asia, Europe and North America. At least 120 varieties have been found in the world, of which 55 are from China. In recent years, artificial hybridization has produced many new varieties, such as Asian lily, perfume lily and fire lily. Bulbs are rich in starch, which can be eaten or used as medicine.
Lily, with graceful posture, beautiful green leaves and slender stems, is a valuable cut flower rookie.
In China, Lily has the meaning of centuries-old harmony, happy family, great love and deep blessing. People blessed by lilies are simple and naive, and are loved by everyone. However, this alone cannot lead a peaceful life. Only by self-control and resisting the temptation of the outside world can we maintain the innocence that is not polluted.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Lily (Liliaceae)