Liliaceae
Liliaceae is a family of monocots. It is commonly referred to as the lily family.
Identifying Characteristics
| Category | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| Clade | Monocot |
| Floral Formula | *, 3+3-, 6(3), 3^, Berry or Capsule |
| Woody? | Herbaceous (No) |
| Leaves | Position: Variable; Cauline or Basal |
| Flowers | Symmetry: Radial Growth: Bisexual Showy Tepals |
| Petals | Tepals Two-whorled |
| Ovary | Superior |
| Inflorescence | Variable |
| Numbers | Tepals: 6 Stamens: 6 or 3 Pistils: ??? - Carpels: 3, Fused |
| Fruits | Berry or Capsule Fleshy, Non-Dehiscent |
Distinguishing Genera
| Characteristic | Specific to Lilium |
|---|---|
| Leaves | Whorled or Alternate |
| Tepals | Spotted |
| Anthers | Stigmas: Three-lobed Styles: Seesaw/Teeter-totter shape; Filament attaches to the center of the anther |