Lilies are perhaps one of the most recognizable types of flowers in the world. Their beautiful and colorful petals and their sweet fragrance have made them a popular choice for wedding bouquets, house decorations and as gifts for loved ones.
Although lilies are abundant during the colder months of the year, they can be found year-round. These facts about lilies will give you even more to explore about these beautiful flowers:
Why are lilies special?
Some facts about lilies:
– Lilies are a genus of flowers that includes approximately 300 species.
– The first mention of lilies in literature is believed to be found in the second century BC by the Greek poet, Apollonius Rhodius, in his epic poem Argonautica.
– There are three types of lilies: monocots, dicots and tricolpates. Monocots have one cotyledon or seed leaf; dicots have two and tricolpates have three leaves.
– Some important lily species include calla lily, tiger lily, Easter lily, gladiolus and tulip.
What do lilies symbolize?
One of the first most important things to note is that lilies are a symbol of purity and innocence. Itג€™s said that they represent those who have died and gone to heaven.
Lilies are also symbolic of resurrection and rebirth. In the Bible, Jesusג€™s followers were told by their leader to go into the streets with palms in hand and ask for salvation. The people we see in paintings wearing lily crowns are often believed to be Jesus’s followers asking for salvation.
The color white has been associated with lilies for centuries, as well as symbols of purity and innocence. This may be due to the fact that these flowers grow from a slimy ball which can be seen as an extension of dirt or mud.
Are lilies unique?
Lilies are unique flowers, with only one species of lily in the world. The other species of lily is also called a lily, but is simply a different flower that has evolved from the original type of lily.
Lilies have many uses for their petals and leaves. Some people use them in cooking or to make dyes. Although they are not used as often as other flowers, they still have a place in our solar system. Lilies produce nectar which is used to feed many different types of bees and other insects. The fragrance from these flowers attracts many different kinds of insects and birds, which are then eaten by larger predators like hawks and owls who prey on them for food.
What do lilies say about you?
Lilies have different meanings depending on their color, shape and number of petals. People who are typically drawn to lilies include hippies, artists and new-agers.
The color of the flower is often associated with a particular month. For example, people say that lilies in April are white and in June they may be pink, orange or purple.
Common shapes for lilies include hearts, circles and triangles.
The number of flowers a lily holds is soft to hard: five-petaled flowers hold five stamens while six-petaled flowers hold six stamens.
