| All about Lilies The lily, known as symbol of purity, is a common name for a family
consisting of more than 250 genera and 400 species. The botanical name is lilium in the
liliaceae family. Lilies are beautiful fragrant herbs with showy funnel shaped or bell
shaped flowers. They are prized for their elegance and have been cultivated through the
ages for their reputed medicinal properties, as a perfume, and also as an edible. Two of
the most popular types of lilies are the Stargazer and Oriental. The name Susan means
lily! |
