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Lily, True Lily
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Lilium

Lily, True LilyHerb

Introduction The Lily plant is a widely recognized flowering plant known for its prominent blooms, upright growth habit, and long-standing cultural and botanical significance. Belonging to the genus Lilium, lilies are herbaceous perennial plants valued primarily for their large, often fragrant flowers and structural elegance. They are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in gardens, landscapes, […]

FamilyLiliaceae
GenusLilium
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Lilium.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderLiliales
FamilyLiliaceae
GenusLilium
Binomial NameLilium
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameLily Plant
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderLiliales
FamilyLiliaceae
GenusLilium

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.