Liliaceae Collection

Water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower underwater in lake, Ain, Alps, France, June

Nymphaea sp. water lily
Watercolour No. 15 by Walter Hood Fitch, c. mid-1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Oriental stargazer lily (Lilium sp. ), coloured X-ray
Oriental stargazer lily (Lilium sp.), coloured X-ray

Species rich alpine meadow with Orange lily (Lilium bulbiferum), Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) and Yellow rattle (Rhinathus sp)

Tulipa sp. various tulips
Folio 44 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ), X-ray
Tulip (Tulipa sp.), X-ray

Amorphophallus bulbifer, voodoo lily
Plate 1109 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Tulipa sp. tulips
Watercolour on paper, 1800s by Maria Geertruida Barbiers (nee Snabilie) (1773-1838). From the Dutch collection of Botanical drawings. Held in the Library and Archives

Agapanthus, lily of the Nile

Crinoids
Criniods lived during the Lower Jurassic period. Their modern equivalents include echinoderms such as seaurchins, starfish and sea cucumbers

Kerry Lily (Simethis planifolia) in flower. This plant is very rare on heathland in the British Isles. Photographed in France

Colorful red Dutch tulip flowers against blue sky, Schermerhorn, North Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Dutch tulips in bloom in a bulb field in early spring, Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Tulips growing amidst clusters of grape hyacinths

Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba), Liliaceae by Angela Rossi Bottione, watercolor, 1802-1806
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XXXVII, Plate 108 by Angela Rossi Bottione, Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba), Liliaceae

Lily petal, SEM
Lily petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a lily (family Liliaceae). Magnification x58 at 6x7cm size

Bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus) flowering, growing in oak woodland, Powys, Wales, June

Two Madonna lily (Lilium candidum) flowerheads, Umbria, Italy. June

Yellow star of Bethlehem (Gagea lutea) in woodlands of th Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, March

Crown imperial lily (Fritillaria imperialis), six nectaries at base of stamens and stigma. In cultivation, Native to southeast Turkey and western Himalayas

Wild garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) in flower, controlled conditions, Cornwall, England, UK, May

Radnor lily (Gagea bohemica) the rarest flower in the UK at sunset, Stanner Rocks National Nature Reserve, Powys, Wales, UK, February

Bluebells (Endymion non-scriptus) flowering, Perthshire, Scotland, May

Tulip Dolls Minuet, hybrid (Tulipa) cultivated, Schwerin, Germany

Footpath through Wild Garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) carpeting deciduous woodland, North Somerset, UK

Tulips at Keukenhof Gardens, Duin- en Bollenstreek, the Netherlands

Snake's head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris), in a meadow, Spessart, Bavaria, Germany
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Bluebells flowering in beech wood Perthshire, Scotland, UK {Hyacinthoides non-scripta}

Yellow tulip (Tulipa australis / Tulipa sylvestris ssp australis) Grande, Sibillini, Appennines, Umbria, Italy, May

Wild tulip (Tulipa sylvestris) a scarce naturalised plant in the UK. Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Snakeshead fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) close up

Snakes head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) flowering with Dandelions in meadow Cricklade, Wiltshire, England, UK, April

Caucasian lily (Lilium monadelphum), Caucasus, Russia. June

Gold band lily (Lilium auratum) flower. Yellow nectar guides lead pollinators to nectaries. Pollinators are swallowtail butterflies and hawkmoths. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK

Gold band lily (Lilium auratum) with yellow nectar guides. In cultivation. Native to Japan

Regal lily (Lilium regale) with Crab spider (Thomisidae sp) waiting to predate insects. Near Maoxian, Min Valley, Sichuan Province, China

Lily (Lilium lophophorum) flowers. Tepals fused at tips to protects floral parts from precipitation, slits allow access to pollinators. Mugecuo Scenic Area, Kangding, Sichuan Province, China. June

RF - Turks cap lily (Lilium martagon) with solitary bee in flight, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Rose garlic (Allium roseum) Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Wild garlic {Allium ursinum} flowers, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) in flower, Brasschaat, Belgium, May

Fire lily (Lilium bulbiferrum) flower, Triglav National Park, Slovenia, June 2009

Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) amongst Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion non-scriptum) Hallerbos Belgium, April 2009

Wild garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) flowering in woodland, Cornwall, England, UK, May

Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum) and Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) in flower, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK, July

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis), Foret de Puvenelle, Lorraine Regional Natural Park, Lorraine, France, May

Giant onion in flower (Allium giganteum), cultivated in Botanical Garden Brunswick, Germany

Martagon lily (Lilium martagon) in flower, Vosges, Lorraine, France, July

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The enchanting beauty of the liliaceae family is truly mesmerizing. From the delicate Water lily, gracefully blooming underwater in a serene lake in Ain, Alps, France during June, to the majestic Lilium auratum standing tall with its vibrant petals reaching towards the sky. Intriguing species like T. Whittallii and T. Hageri add an element of mystery to this diverse family, while Nymphaea sp. , commonly known as water lilies, bring a touch of tranquility to any aquatic landscape. A surprising sight awaits amidst nature's wonders - a field adorned with Meadow saffron crocus proudly growing even in cow dung at Mohacs. This resilient flower reminds us that beauty can thrive even in unexpected places. An X-ray view reveals the intricate details hidden within Tulipa sp. , showcasing their unique structures that make them so captivating. Oriental stargazer lilies also reveal their colorful secrets through colored X-rays, unveiling their inner radiance for all to admire. Venturing into alpine meadows unveils a breathtaking scene filled with diversity and life. Amongst this splendor stands the Orange Lily (Lilium bulbiferum), adding its fiery hue to an already vibrant tapestry. Agapanthus or lily of the Nile graces gardens with its elegant presence and adds an exotic touch wherever it blooms. As we turn each page of Plate 24 dedicated to these remarkable flowers, we are reminded of their significance throughout history and culture. The Tulipe de Gesner or Tulipa Gesneriana has long been admired for its striking appearance and symbolizes love and passion. "Consider the Lilies, " whispers nature's wisdom as it invites us to pause and appreciate these extraordinary creations that grace our world with their elegance and resilience.