Morphological and biological features of lilies. Brief botanical characteristics of lilies
Lily classification
It all started many centuries ago with one "divine" lily. She was glorified, worshiped, she became the main symbol on the royal coats of arms ... And so it continued until the 19th century, until other types of lilies from distant countries came to Europe: Central Asia, China, Japan and America. At this point, breeders took up the case. And now, two centuries later, we have such a variety of lilies of various varieties, shapes and colors, which gardeners could not even dream of. But any diversity raises the question: how to classify the newly displayed varieties, so as not to completely get confused. And in 1962 the first was published International classification of lilies, which with minor changes has been preserved to this day. All cultivated varieties of lilies were divided into 9 classes, depending on the origin of their wild ancestors and general requirements for growing conditions:
Group 1 - Lilies Asian hybrids (Lilium Asiatic Hybrids)
Group 2 - Lilies Cornrips / Lilium Martagon (Lilium Martagon Hybrids)
Group 3 - Lilies Candidum hybrids (Lilium Candidum Hybrids)
Group 4 - American Lilies hybrids (Lilium American Hybrids)
Group 5 - Long-flowered Lilies hybrids (Lilium Longiflorum Hybrids)
Group 6 - Lilies Tubular hybrids (Lilium Trumpet Hybrids)
Group 7 - Lilies Eastern hybrids (Lilium Oriental Hybrids)
Group 8 - New hybrid lilies: LA-librids, LO-hybrids, OT-hybrids (Lilium LA-Hybrids, Lilium LO-Hybrids, Lilium OT-Hybrids), etc.
Group 9 - Species lilies (Lilium species)
And although many signs, such as the height of lilies, the timing of lily blooming, the number of lily buds and flowers on one stem, can vary greatly depending on their growing conditions, the basic requirements for growing lilies of one group or another remain similar. You see, it is of paramount importance if you decide to replenish your collection with new varieties of lilies.
Well, now let's go directly to the description of the modern classification of lilies.
on the photo: Lily Fata Morgana
Group 1 - Lilies Asian Hybrids (Lilium Asiatic Hybrids)
Planting term lilies:
The term of flowering lilies: June-early August
Lily height: 0.4-1.2 m
Lily flower size: 10-14 cm
Lily flower shape:
20-30 cm
10-15 cm
Short description
Lilia Asiatic Hybrids (Lilium Asiatic Hybrids) - by far the most unpretentious lilies, which have proved their trouble-free cultivation even in regions with very cold winters. Asian lilies are ideal for beginner florist. Odorless, which is very important for people suffering from allergies. Resistant to diseases and pests. Easily multiply. In addition, Asian Lilies are very beautiful, have a juicy, bright color of various shades, as well as thick durable peduncles with numerous large flowers.
The group of lilies Asian hybrids got its name due to the fact that the basis of its hybridization are East Asian species of lilies, such as: David's lily (Lilium davidii), dwarf lily (Lilium pumilum), Lily Maksimovic (Lilium maximowiczii), monochrome lily (Lilium concolor), drooping lily (Lilium cernuum), tiger lily (Lilium tigrinum), etc.
The height of Asiatic lilies varies widely: from 40 cm to 1.2 m. Flowers are 10-14 cm in size, collected in large inflorescences, reaching 15 or more flowers. Blooming time from the end of June to August. Asian lilies are intended both for decoration of a garden, and for cutting. Cut flower stalks of lilies are at home in a vase for 10-12 days.
The most popular varieties of Asiatic lilies:
Lilium Alaska / Lilium Alaska
Lilia Annemarie Dream / Lilium Annemarie "s Dream
Lilium Apeldoorn / Lilium Apeldoorn
Lilium Brunello / Lilium Brunello
Lily Vivaldi / Lilium Vivaldi
Lilia Gran Paradiso / Lilium Gran Paradiso
Lilium Double Sensation
Lily Dreamland / Lilium Dreamland
Lilium Yellow Submarine / Lilium Yellow Submarine
Lilium Yeti / Lilium Yeti
Lilium Cocktail Twins
Lily Compass / Lilium Compass
Lilia Connecticut King / Lilium Connecticut King
Lilium Cordelia / Lilium Cordelia
Lilia Lemon Stardust
Lily London / Lilium London
Lilium Loreto / Lilium Loreto
Lilia Mona / Lilium Mona
Lilia Monta Rosa / Lilium Monta Rosa
Lilium Montreux / Lilium Montreux
Lilia Nettis Pride / Lilium Netty "s Pride
Lilia Nove Cento / Lilium Nove Cento
Lily Pollyanna / Lilium Pollyanna
Lilia Rozellas Dream / Lilium Rosella "s Dream
Lilia Roma / Lilium Roma
Lilia Sunray / Lilium Sunray
Lilium Sancerre / Lilium Sancerre
Lilium Cecil
Lilium Spring Pink
Lilia Strawberry and Cream / Lilium Strawberry and Cream
Lilium Toscana / Lilium Toscana
Lilia Fata Morgana / Lilium Fata Morgana
Lilia Foreva Susan / Lilium Forever Susan
Lilium Hilde / Lilium Hilde
Lilium Elite / Lilium Elite
Lilium Elodie / Lilium Elodie
Lilium Enchantment
Growing Asiatic Lilies: see general
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on the photo: Lily Orange Tiger
Group 2 - Lilies Married / Lilium Martagon (Lilium Martagon Hybrids)
Planting term lilies: end of April - May or end of September - October
The term of flowering lilies: June July
Lily height: 1.2-1.8 m
Lily flower size: 5-8 cm
Lily flower shape: drooping, with broad petals
Lily planting distance: 20-30 cm
Planting depth of lily bulbs: 12-17 cm
Short description
Lilies Black-headed or lilies chappy or Lily martagon (Lilium martagon) - a group that has not received, unfortunately, wide distribution, although the marvelous lilies look very unusual: tall, up to 1.5 m, with widely spread peduncles, on which flowers of the talmiform form hang, 5-8 cm in diameter. In addition, it is perhaps the most marzo-resistant group of lilies, because their original form - Martagon lily - is found even in the harsh Siberian climate.
The color of dried lily flowers is the most diverse: white, yellow, orange, cherry, purple, ... And often with specks. Bloom in June and July. Used lily marstrenced mainly in group plantings and complex mixborders. And also among the low ornamental shrubs.
The most popular varieties of lily Kudrevatoy:
Lily Henry / Lilium Henryi
Lilia Lightlini / Lilium Leightlinii
Lilia Orange Tiger / Lilium Orange Tiger
Lilia Pink Tiger / Lilium Pink Tiger
Lilia Speciozum Rubrum / Lilium Speciosum Rubrum
Lilium Tigrinum Splenders
Lilia Fire King / Lilium Fire King
Lilia Flying Wing / Lilium Flying Wing
Lily Flora Pleno
Lilia Hiawatha / Lilium Hiawatha
Lily Citronella / Lilium Citronella
Growing lilies Kudrevaty: see general
Buy Lily Kudrevatye mail You can from May to August and from October to March in our online store "Garden of Dreams" (see the relevant section)
on the photo: White Lily (Madonna Lily)
Group 3 - Lilium Candidum Hybrids
Planting term lilies: end of April - May or end of September - October
The term of flowering lilies: June July
Lily height: 1.2-1.8 m
Lily flower size: 10-12 cm
Lily flower shape: tubular with folded petal tips
Lily planting distance: 20-30 cm
Planting depth of lily bulbs: 15-20 cm
Short description
Lilium Candidum or White Lily (Lilium Candidum Hybrids) - this is exactly the “royal” or “divine” lily that has been sung for centuries. And even now, after two centuries of breeding (together with the lilies of Chalcedony (Lilium chalcedonicum) and single-sided (Lilium monadelphium)), the varieties bred in the group of Liliya Kandidum hybrids are very few, and all of them have flowers pure white, rarely yellowish, coloring, tubular or broadly funnel-shaped with a delicate, pleasant aroma. At the same time, unlike other groups of lilies, Candide lily varieties do not have stem roots and bulb bulbs immediately turn into leaves, forming a wintering outlet for winter.
Lilies Kandidum prefer open sunny areas and slightly alkaline soil. In addition, for the Candida lily it is very desirable that the second half of the summer be hot and dry, then they better prepare for the winter period. Transplanting lilies of this group is best done immediately after flowering (early August).
The most popular varieties of lilies Candidum:
They are absent, only Lilium Candidum is found on sale (sometimes it is also referred to as Lily Madonna / Madonna LIly).
Cultivation of lilies Candidum: see general
Buy lilies Candidum by mail You can from May to August and from October to March in our online store "Garden of Dreams" (see the relevant section)
photo: Lilia Parry
Group 4 - Lilies American Hybrids (Lilium American Hybrids)
Planting term lilies: end of April - May or end of September - October
The term of flowering lilies: July
Lily height: 0.9-2 m
Lily flower size: 10-12 cm
Lily flower shape: bell-shaped or tubular
Lily planting distance: 20-30 cm
Planting depth of lily bulbs: 15-20 cm
Short description
Liliums American Hybrids (Lilium American Hybrids) combines the fact that they all originated from the crossing of lilies of North American species, primarily such as Parry lily (Lilium Parryi) and leopard lily (Lilium pardallinum), as well as Canadian lily (Lilium canadense), Humboldt lily (Lilium humboldtii), etc. It is the factor that the group includes a wide variety of hybrids between all the above listed lilies, makes it difficult to identify their common species and agrotechnical features, although among American lilies there are very interesting varieties. Unfortunately, in the "Old World" American lilies are not widely spread.
The most popular varieties of lilies American hybrids: absent
Growing lilies American hybrids: see general
Buy lilies American hybrids by mail You can from May to August and from October to March in our online store "Garden of Dreams" (see the relevant section)
on the photo: Lily Snow Queen
Group 5 - Lilium Longiflorum Hybrids (Lilium Longiflorum Hybrids)
Planting term lilies: end of April - May or end of September - October
The term of flowering lilies: July August
Lily height: 1-1.2 m
Lily flower size: 15-20 cm
Lily flower shape: bell-shaped
Lily planting distance: 20-30 cm
Planting depth of lily bulbs: 15-20 cm
Short description
Lilium Longiflorum or Lilium Longiflorum Hybrids - very beautiful lilies of gentle white color or white with light shades and delicate aroma. The flower of the lily longiflorum large, 15-20 cm in the form of a bell. The height of the stem is 100-115 cm.
Lilies Longiflorum perhaps the most capricious of all groups of lilies, because come from tropical lily species such as: Lilium longiflorum, Philippine lily (Lilium philippnense), Formolongi lily (Lilium formolongi), Formole lily (Lilium formozanum), etc. Therefore, lilies Longiflorum require no less care than lilies Oriental hybrids. They are used mainly for high-quality cutting.
The most popular varieties of lilies Longiflorum:
Lily Deliana / Lilium Deliana
Lilia Dolcetto / Lilium Dolcetto
Lilia Mayabi / Lilium Miyabi
Lilium Prince Promise / Lilium Prince Promise
Lily the Triumphant / Lilium Triumphator
Lilium White Heaven
Lilia Snow Queen / Lilium Snow Queen
Growing lilies Longiflorum: see general
Buy lilies Longiflorum by mail You can from May to August and from October to March in our online store "Garden of Dreams" (see the relevant section)
photo: Lilia Regale
Group 6 - Lilies Lilium Trumpet Hybrids
Planting term lilies: end of April - May or end of September - October
The term of flowering lilies: June-September
Lily height: 1.2-1.9 m
Lily flower size: 12-18 cm in length
Lily flower shape: tubular or funnel
Lily planting distance: 20-30 cm
Planting depth of lily bulbs: 15-20 cm
Short description
Lilies Tubular Hybrids (Lilium Trumpet Hybrids) - originate from hybrids of Asian lilies, which provides them with a fairly good simplicity and winter hardiness. Moreover, tubular lilies are practically not susceptible to viral and fungal diseases. Add to this high peduncles (1.5 m on average) and beautiful funnel-shaped flowers up to 18 cm long in a variety of colors plus very long flowering that can stretch up to three months and end in September and you will understand why the group of tubular lilies uses the same love and popularity among gardeners.
The most popular varieties of tubular lilies:
Lilia African Queen / Lilium African Queen
Lilium Pink Perfection
Lilium Regale / Lilium Regale
Lilia Royal Gold / Lilium Royal Gold
Growing Tubular Lilies: see general
Buy Tubular Lilies by mail You can from May to August and from October to March in our online store "Garden of Dreams" (see the relevant section)
photo: Lilia Tiger Woods
Group 7 - Lilium Oriental Hybrids (Lilium Oriental Hybrids)
Planting term lilies: end of April - May or end of September - October
The term of flowering lilies: Aug. Sept
Lily height: 0.4-1.2 m
Lily flower size: 20-25 cm
Lily flower shape: wide open with corrugated petals
Lily planting distance: 20-30 cm
Planting depth of lily bulbs: 15-20 cm
Short description
Lilies Oriental Hybrids (Lilium Oriental Hybrids) - lilies with very large, up to 30 cm in diameter corrugated flowers and strong aroma. Oriental lilies - a real decoration of the flower garden. They are so good that they can easily compete even with such exquisite flowers as orchids. The height of oriental lilies ranges from 40 cm to 1.2 m, depending on the variety. Blooming time August-September.
The group of lilies Oriental hybrids got its name because its hybridization is based on the species of lilies that came from the east: Japanese lily (Lilium japonicum), golden lily (Lilium auratum), reddish lily (Lilium rubellum) and beautiful lily (Lilium speciosum). Oriental lilies, in contrast to Asian lilies, are demanding of growing conditions. Eastern lilies are used primarily for high-quality cutting and as a pot culture.
The most popular varieties of Oriental lilies:
Lilia Acapulco / Lilium Acapulco
Lilium Belgrado / Lilium Belgrado
Brazil Lily / Lilium Brasilia
Lilium Garden Party
Lily Gold Band / Lilium Gold Band
Lilium Double Owen
Lilia Josephine / Lilium Josephine
Lilia Casablanca / Lilium Casablanca
Lily Corso / Lilium Corso
Lily Little John / Lilium Little John
Lilia Mathers Choice / Lilium Mother’s Choice
Lilia Marco Polo / Lilium Marco Polo
Lilia Magic Star / Lilium Magic Star
Lilia Mona Lisa / Lilium Mona Lisa
Lilium Montreal / Lilium Montreal
Lilium Muskadet / Lilium Muscadet
Lilium Pimento / Lilium Pimento
Lilia Rosy Dimple / Lilium Rosy Dimple
Lilium Salinas / Lilium Salinas
Lily Serena Angel / Lilium Serene Angel
Lilia Stargazer / Lilium Stargazer
Lilia Tiger Woods / Lilium Tiger Woods
Lily Tom Pous / Lilium Tom Pouce
Lilia Sheila / Lilium Sheila
Lily Action / Lilium Action
Growing Oriental Lilies: see general
Buy Oriental lilies by mail You can from May to August and from October to March in our online store "Garden of Dreams" (see the relevant section)
Group 8 - New Hybrid Lilies: LA-Librides (Lilium LA-Hybrids), OT-Hybrids (Lilium OT-Hybrids), etc.
This group includes all new hybrids of lilies, obtained by crossing between different groups of lilies. The most popular among all new hybrids are the lilies of the LA-librid (Lilium LA-Hybrids) and the lily of the OT-hybrids (Lilium OT-Hybrids). We will tell about them in more detail.
photo: Lily Red Arlet
Group 8A - Lilium LA-Hybrids
Planting term lilies: end of April - May or end of September - October
The term of flowering lilies: July
Lily height: 0.8-1.2 m
Lily flower size: 12-15 cm
Lily flower shape: classic star-shaped, wide-open
Lily planting distance: 20-30 cm
Planting depth of lily bulbs: 10-15 cm
Short description
Lilies LA hybrids (Lilium LA-Hybrids) - extraordinarily popular hybrids all over the world. Lilies LA hybrids are obtained by crossing Asiatic lilies and Longiflorum lilies (Longiflorum) and taking all the best from their parents: bright colors, winter hardiness and undemanding to growing conditions from Asian lilies and large, like waxy flowers from lilies longiflorum. The height of the lilies of the LA hybrids is from 80 to 120 cm. The flowers are large, with a diameter of up to 15 cm, and the widest color range: from pure white to bright burgundy. As a rule, almost odorless. The peak of flowering is in the middle of July. Lilies LA hybrids grow beautifully almost throughout the territory of Russia. Used as Asian lilies and to decorate the garden, and for cutting.
The most popular varieties of LA hybrids are:
Lilia Eylainer / Lilium Eyeliner
Lilium Algarve / Lilium Algarve
Lilium Bright Diamond
Lilium Brindisi / Lilium Brindisi
Lilium Yellow Cocotte
Lily Indian Diamond
Lilium Cavalese
Lily Courier / Lilium Courier
Lilia Menorca / Lilium Menorca
Lilium Orange Cocotte / Lilium Orange Cocotte
Lilia Purple Diamond
Lilia Party Diamond / Lilium Party Diamond
Lilium Red Arlet / Lilium Red Arlet
Lilium Royal Sunset / Lilium Royal Sunset
Lilium Suncrest
Lilia Stainless Steel
Lilium Tailor Made
Lilium Tropic Diamond
Lilium Fangio
Lily Freya / Lilium Freya
Lilium Champagne Diamond
Lilia Ercolano / Lilium Ercolano
Growing lilies LA hybrids: see general
Buy lilies LA hybrids by mail You can from May to August and from October to March in our online store "Garden of Dreams" (see the relevant section)
on the photo: Lily Garden Pleasure and Pretty Vuman
Group 8B - Lilia OT-hybrids (Lilium OT-Hybrids)
Planting term lilies: end of April - May or end of September - October
The term of flowering lilies: July August
Lily height: 1.2-2.5 m
Lily flower size: 20-30 cm
Lily flower shape: wide-eyed or funnel-shaped
Lily planting distance: 20-30 cm
Planting depth of lily bulbs: 15-20 cm
Short description
Lilia OT Hybrids (Lilium OT-Hybrids) - hybrids obtained by the crossing of oriental lilies (Oriental) and tubular lilies (Trumpet). Lilies OT hybrids are a huge number of beautiful flowers (up to 30 inflorescences) with a strong aroma. Flowers - very large, 20-25, and sometimes up to 30 cm, wide-shaped or funnel-shaped, directed upwards or to the side. The color of the flowers is yellow, pink, orange, red or multicolored. Lilies OT hybrids have strong, strong stems, the height of an adult, and even much higher, for which they are also called "Lilies-trees." The height of such lilies is often 120-180 cm, and under favorable conditions for 3 years, "Lilies-trees" can grow up to 2.5 m! The aroma is intermediate, closer to the Tubular Lilies, but more gentle and pleasant. The varieties of lithium ot-hybrids give an excellent cut and tolerate transportation. Also, lilies OT hybrids are suitable for decorating a garden, incl. grow well among fruit trees.
The most popular varieties of lilies OT-hybrids:
Lily Altari / Lilium Altari
Lily Anastasia / Lilium Anastacia
Lilium boogie woogie / Lilium Boogie Woogie
Lilia Visaversa / Lilium Visaversa
Lily Garden Pleasure / Lilium Garden Pleasure
Lilium Garden Affair
Lilium Kiss of Fire / Lilium Kiss of Fire
Lilia Lavon / Lilium Lavon
Lilia Life Style / Lilium Life Style
Lily Miss Lily / Lilium Miss Lily
Lily Miss Fairy / Lilium Miss Feya
Lilia Mr.Job / Lilium Job job
Lilia Orania / Lilium Orania
Lily Parple Prince / Lilium Purple Prince
Lilia Pretty Vuman / Lilium Pretty Woman
Lily Red Hot / Lilium Red Hot
Lilia Robert Swanson / Lilium Robert Swanson
Lilia Rossellini / Lilium Rosselini
Lilium Satisfaction
Lilia Friso / Lilium Friso
Lilia Hanimun / Lilium Honeymoon
Lily Scheherazade / Lilium Sheherazade
Growing lilies FROM hybrids: see general
Buy lilies FROM hybrids by mail You can from May to August and from October to March in our online store "Garden of Dreams" (see the relevant section)
on the photo: Lily Nepali
Group 9 - Species lilies (Lilium species)
Planting term lilies: end of April - May or end of September - October
The term of flowering lilies: June August
Lily height: 0.5-1.2 m
Lily flower size: 5-10 cm
Lily flower shape: varied
Lily planting distance: 20-30 cm
Planting depth of lily bulbs: 10-20 cm
Short description
Species lilies (Lilium species) - a group that includes wild species of lilies, distributed mainly in southern Europe, East Asia, in the mountainous regions of India, as well as some species of lilies of North America. It contains about 100 lilies.
The most popular species of species of lilies: absent
Growing species of lilies: see general
Buy lily species mail You can from May to August and from October to March in our online store "Garden of Dreams" (see the relevant section)
Lilia got its name from the ancient Gallian word "li-li", which literally translates as "white-white." Its first images are found in Cretan vases and frescoes from 1750 BC, and then among the ancient Assyrians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.
White lily since ancient times - a symbol of innocence and purity. Egyptians decorated with lilies the bodies of dead young girls. In ancient Rome, white lilies were considered colors of grace, wealth and luxury, as well as hope.
Lily is a symbol of France: three crossed lilies are depicted on its coat of arms, which means mercy, justice and compassion. In Christianity, the lily is a symbol of innocence and chastity. The Most Holy Virgin in many Catholic countries was depicted surrounded by garlands of lilies.
The ancient Greeks attributed to lilies divine origin. According to legend, white lilies emerged from drops of Hera's milk - the wife of the lord of the gods Zeus. Theban Queen Alkmena secretly gave birth to the boy Heracles from Zeus, but, fearing being punished by the Hero, hid the newborn in the bushes. However, Hera accidentally discovered the baby and decided to breastfeed him. But little Hercules felt the enemy in Hera and rudely pushed the goddess away. Milk splashed onto the sky, causing the Milky Way to form, and those few drops that fell to the ground sprouted and turned into lilies.
For several millennia BC, lilies were cultivated not only as ornamental, but also as medicinal, cosmetic, and food plants. There is information that in the 4th century BC, the magnificent garden of the Athenian beauty Phryne was buried in white lilies. The capital of Ancient Persia, Susa was called the town of lilies, and its coat of arms depicted several flowers of this magnificent plant.
Young Roman women in honor of the flower competed in the race at the Flora festival (Florals), where the winner was certainly decorated with a wreath of white lilies, and each girl thought herself looking for a similar wreath.
enters into the number of plants of the family under the name lily, in Latin the name of this plant will be as follows: Lilium candidum L. As for the name of the family of white lily itself, then in Latin it will be like this: Liliaceae Juss.
Description of white lily
The white lily is a perennial herb with a bulb, which will consist of a fairly large number of fleshy and tiled scales. Flower stalks of this plant will be bare and straight, they are leafy, and their height will fluctuate between eighty and one hundred twenty centimeters. The lower stems of white lily are alternate and obovate, drooping, while the upper leaves will be lanceolate and they are pressed against the stem. The flowers of this plant are painted in white tones, they are large and fragrant, endowed with a simple funnel perianth, which will consist of six folded leaves. There are only six white lily stamens; the pistil is endowed with a thick three-blade stigma and an upper ovary. The fruit of this plant is a hexagonal box, endowed with numerous flattened seeds. White lily blooms in the period starting from June and ending in August.Under natural conditions, this plant is found in the Caucasus and Transcaucasia. For the growth of white lily prefers forest mountains. It is noteworthy that this plant can also be cultivated as a garden and indoor plant.
Description of the therapeutic properties of white lily
White lily is endowed with very valuable healing properties, while for the purpose of treatment it is recommended to use bulbs, flowers and leaves of this plant. Flowers and leaves are recommended to be harvested from June to August, while the bulbs are harvested in autumn and early spring.It should be noted that the chemical composition of white lily is not yet fully known. Nevertheless, it was proved that the bulbs of this plant contain vitamins, sugar and mucous substances. White lily bulbs are endowed with anesthetic, diuretic, expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects, while the leaves and flowers of this plant are endowed with anesthetic and emollient effects.
As for traditional medicine, there is a fairly widespread alcohol tincture, which is prepared on the basis of white lily bulbs. Such a healing agent should be used in chronic bronchitis as a very effective expectorant, and besides this it is also used as a diuretic and tonic. For various pains in the lumbar region with radiculitis, pain in muscles and joints, it is recommended to use a broth for rubbing. To prepare such a decoction, you will need to take two tablespoons of white lily flowers and two tablespoons of leaves of this plant, which they insist on for one hundred and fifty grams of sunflower oil for three weeks.
In addition, as an external remedy in traditional medicine, the crushed bulb of this plant is used for boils and boils. Actually for such an application you will need to use an onion that has been cooked with milk.
Remove the freckles will help decoction prepared on the basis of white lily flowers. This broth is prepared with honey and mustard flour: all ingredients must be taken in equal proportions. For cosmetic purposes, it is recommended to use water that has been distilled from the flowers of this plant for washing the face. Due to the fact that the chemical composition of this plant is not fully understood, its therapeutic use may not be complete.
Lilies (Lilium) are highly decorative perennial bulbous monocotyledons of the lily family (Li-liaceae). Most species grow in temperate and cold climates, so that these flowers are widely distributed in the countries of the northern and central part of the continent. Now it is quite simple to buy these flowers, the variety of their species and varieties is amazing, and the prices for varietal lilies are affordable.
The bulbs are friable, have a rounded or ovoid shape, consist of separate scales that are not closed together, a protective film, characteristic of tulip and narcissus bulbs, is absent in lilies. The exception is coral lily, the bulbs of which are more dense and covered with a yellow-brown shell.
The number of scales and the density of their fit differ significantly in different species, as well as the size of the bulbs themselves, which vary from 1 to 30 cm in diameter. The color of the scales may be yellow, pink, white, pinkish brown and purple-brown.
The bulbs have a stem part - the bottom, from which roots and scales grow. In the adult plant, additional growth points appear on the bottom, from which new bulbs are formed. In addition, in the stem-lily lilies, onion-babes are also formed in the axils of the discarded scales in the lower part of the stem on the surface of the earth or in its upper layer. In many species, new onions appear in the leaf axils along the entire length or only in the upper part of the stem.
According to the structure of the underground part of the lilies, there are three types of plants: with a bulb, which gives only an above-ground stalk, stolonosnye and lobster.
The stem of lilies is straight, in most cases round, only a few species can meet the tetrahedral shape. The color of the stem in different species may be different in the palette from bright green to brown or dark purple. The height of the stem varies from 5 cm (mountain-alpine dahurian lily) to 4 m (giant lily) on average in most species - from 30 cm to 2.5 m.
The most common form of leaves is an elongated ellipsoid and lanceolate, less common are heart-shaped and ovoid. The surface of the leaves is pubescent, naked, dull and with a glossy sheen, always with visible parallel venation. The length of the leaves can be from 1 to 15 cm in different species, width - from 2 mm to 8 cm.
The location of the leaves on the stem, in most cases, is alternate, less frequently, whorled or alternate with a rosette.
The flowers have 6 large separate segments of the perianth, 6 stamens and a pistil with the upper ovary. Variants of the form of flowers are quite diverse: funnel-shaped, cup-shaped, bell-shaped, chalmo-shaped, drooping.
Many species have terry variants, obtained, as a rule, as a result of the transformation of the pistil and stamens into perianth petals.
Flowers are clustered in racemes, umbellate or whorled inflorescences, combining from 2 to 40 flowers on a single plant, and some species, for example, a Maximovich lily hybrid, can have about 100 flowers on one stem. The color of the flowers of lilies can be very different, except for the blue and blue shades. The diameter of the flowers of certain species reaches 20-25 cm. The fruit of the lily flower is a six-sided box of cylindrical, pear-shaped or club-shaped. When ripe bursts on top. Lily seeds are flat, translucent.
