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Gerald L. Klingaman
(Lily Family)
Liliaceae, or the lily family, is a large family of monocots in the order Liliales. There are many taxonomic arguments regarding the number of genera in this species. Many botanists wish to parse out Liliaceae while others prefer to lump many genera within it. Some consistent genera include Erythronium, Lilium, Fritillaria and Tulipa. All members vary widely in geographic distribution, but most exist in the Northern Hemisphere. Habit, appearance and cultural requirements...