The lily is a flowering plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. There are hundreds of different types of lilies that can be found mainly in the Northern hemisphere. Lilies mostly grow in temperate and tropical areas. There are certain types of lilies that are endangered because of habitat loss from the increased agriculture in urban development. Liles are prone to various bacterial, viral and fungal diseases.
Lily flowers are dated as far back as 1580 B.C., images of lilies were an ancient role in mythology. Greeks believed that the lilies were sprouted from the milk of Hera, the queen of gods. Lilies are known to be the 30th wedding anniversary flower, and also the May birth flower.
Different color of lilies symbolize different things, like the white lily for example symbolizes chastity and virtue, stargazer lilies express sympathy, and pink …show more content…
World War II eliminated the dependence on Japanese-produced bulbs. Easter lily bulbs are usually harvested in the fall. They are placed in pots and forced under controlled conditions to bloom for Easter. In 1996 about 11.5 million Easter lily bulbs were shipped to commercial greenhouses in the United States and Canada. The Easter lily is a holiday tradition. The holiday is marked by cherished traditions that bring joy, comfort, and warmth, and provide continuity from one generation to the next. Lilies have played several rolls in tales concerning the ritual of motherhood. In Japan lilies are a symbol of good luck. Some interesting facts about lilies: a Lily can grow from 2 to 6 feet in height depending on their species. The lily flower consists of 6 tepals (fused sepals and petals). Only white and tiger lilies have a smell, the rest are odorless. Some lilies can be used as food. The bulb of a lily contains a lot of starch, insects, mice, squirrels, and deer eat wild lilies. A single stem for a lily at Waukon Greenhouse is
Lily flowers are dated as far back as 1580 B.C., images of lilies were an ancient role in mythology. Greeks believed that the lilies were sprouted from the milk of Hera, the queen of gods. Lilies are known to be the 30th wedding anniversary flower, and also the May birth flower.
Different color of lilies symbolize different things, like the white lily for example symbolizes chastity and virtue, stargazer lilies express sympathy, and pink …show more content…
World War II eliminated the dependence on Japanese-produced bulbs. Easter lily bulbs are usually harvested in the fall. They are placed in pots and forced under controlled conditions to bloom for Easter. In 1996 about 11.5 million Easter lily bulbs were shipped to commercial greenhouses in the United States and Canada. The Easter lily is a holiday tradition. The holiday is marked by cherished traditions that bring joy, comfort, and warmth, and provide continuity from one generation to the next. Lilies have played several rolls in tales concerning the ritual of motherhood. In Japan lilies are a symbol of good luck. Some interesting facts about lilies: a Lily can grow from 2 to 6 feet in height depending on their species. The lily flower consists of 6 tepals (fused sepals and petals). Only white and tiger lilies have a smell, the rest are odorless. Some lilies can be used as food. The bulb of a lily contains a lot of starch, insects, mice, squirrels, and deer eat wild lilies. A single stem for a lily at Waukon Greenhouse is