Liliales Collection

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

Yucca aloifolia, Spanish Bayonet plant

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

Lanius ludovicianus, loggerhead shrike
Plate 57 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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

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

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals becoming reflexed. Flower pollinated by butterflies. Controlled conditions

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

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Peruvian lilies (Alstromeria) "Casablanca" Alstromeriaceae New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY Digitized from film Date taken: 9/13/11

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Peruvian lilies (Alstromeria) "Casablanca" Alstromeriaceae New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY Digitized from film Date taken: 9/13/11

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

Glory lily (Gloriosa superba) bud and flower with reflexed petals and trifid stigma. Pollinated by butterflies. National flower of Zimbabwe

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

Pyrenean merendera / False meadow saffron (Merendera pyrenaica / Colchicum montanum) flowering on montane pastureland, Vegas de Sotres, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

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Peruvian lilies (Alstromeria) "Casablanca" Alstromeriaceae New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY Digitized from film Date taken: 9/13/11

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Peruvian lilies (Alstromeria) "Casablanca" Alstromeriaceae New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY Digitized from film Date taken: 9/13/11

Wild tulips (Tulipa sylvestris australis and Tulipa australis) flowering at altitude above Piano Grande plateau, Sibillini National Park, Umbria, Italy. May

Poet's narcissus (Narcissus poeticus) in flower with Wild tulips (Tulipa sylvestris australis) in background, Piano Grande plateau, Sibillini National Park, Umbria, Italy. June

Mountain fritillary (Fritillaria montana) in flower on the slope of Mount Vettore, Umbria, Italy. May

White false hellebore (Veratrum album) growing on a mountainside, Alps, Engadine, Switzerland. July

Tulip (Tuplia species) close up of stigma, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland

Tulip (Tuplia species) close up of anthers, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland

Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem (Gagea Liottardi, Gagea lutea, Gagea fragifera
2639360 Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem (Gagea Liottardi, Gagea lutea, Gagea fragifera, Ornithogalum minimum var. fragiferum, Gagea fistulosa subsp)

Dogtooth Violet (Erythronium Dens canis, Erythronium caninum ) (colour litho)
2639358 Dogtooth Violet (Erythronium Dens canis, Erythronium caninum ) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clasping-leaved Twisted-stalk (Streptopus amplexifolius) (colour litho)
2639355 Clasping-leaved Twisted-stalk (Streptopus amplexifolius) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Turks Cap Lily (Lilium Martagon) (colour litho)
2639356 Turks Cap Lily (Lilium Martagon) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

False Helleborine (Veratrum album, Veratrum Lobelianum) (colour litho)
2639364 False Helleborine (Veratrum album, Veratrum Lobelianum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Orange lily (Lilium bulbiferum) and Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) flowers in alpine meadow. Dolomites, Italy. June

Autumn crocus or meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnalis) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, September

Herb paris (Paris quadrifolia) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Flower (Notholirion macrophyllum) in mountain habitat, Mt Qomolangma National Park, Qinghai Tibet Plateau, China

Wasp (Hymenoptera) robbing nectar from Henrys lily (Lilium henryi). Surrey, England, UK. August

Snakes head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris), view into flower with linear green nectaries. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. April

Snakes head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) in flower, sillouetted against the setting sun, Cricklade, Wiltshire, UK. April 2015

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"Liliales: A Colorful Symphony of Nature's Finest Creations" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Liliales, a diverse order of flowering plants that captivate with their beauty and grace. From the delicate Nymphaea sp. Water lily floating gracefully on tranquil ponds to the majestic Yucca aloifolia, also known as the Spanish Bayonet plant, standing tall with its sword-like leaves. Venture into species-rich alpine meadows adorned with vibrant Orange lilies (Lilium bulbiferum), painting a picturesque landscape that takes your breath away. Witness the mesmerizing Agapanthus, commonly known as lily of the Nile, showcasing clusters of stunning blue or white blooms. Observe nature's fierce predator, the Lanius ludovicianus or loggerhead shrike perched atop a branch, its sharp gaze reflecting its hunting prowess. Encounter the intriguing Amorphophallus bulbifer, also called voodoo lily due to its peculiar shape and captivating scent that allures pollinators from afar. Marvel at fields ablaze with Tulipa sp. , an array of tulips in various hues creating a kaleidoscope of colors that symbolize spring's arrival. Delve deeper into history as you encounter ancient Crinoids fossils dating back millions of years when these marine creatures thrived in prehistoric oceans. Travel to Umbria, Italy during June and witness Two Madonna lily (Lilium candidum) flowerheads adorning landscapes like ethereal crowns fit for royalty. Stroll through woodlands surrounding Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna where Yellow star of Bethlehem (Gagea lutea) illuminates shaded paths with their golden blossoms. Finally, encounter Fritillaria imperialis or Crown imperial lilies boasting six nectaries at the base of stamens and stigma - an architectural masterpiece designed by nature itself. In the world of Liliales, beauty knows no bounds.