Lily Flowers
Second to roses, the Lily has been cultivated for centuries in almost every part of the world. They are flat out, one of the most spectacular and breathtaking flowers you will see.
Many flowers are described as ’stunning’ or ‘gorgeous’ but from the images on this page, you can see the pristine delicacy of a flower for yourself.
There are between 80 to 100 species of lilies and most of them are native to the southern hemisphere in Asia, Europe and North America.
Lilies have been categorized under one of the most beautiful flowers and in addition to this, lilies serve as an important cultural symbol. A lily flower belongs to the family of Lilium genus and is known to be summer flower.
What does the Lily Symbolise?
The Lily is a symbol for pureness, virginity and virtue – making it one of the most ideal flowers for the bride or a wedding in general. It is traditionally an Easter flower, since it represents virginity which runs parallel to the religious values of the Virgin Mary.
Numerous times in the bible, the Lily is used to depict Christ, as he may well be the epitome of pureness and virtue.
Lilies in Different Cultures
In terms of its type, there are various types of lilies available and they vary in height, form and color. The most popular of all is the Asiatic lilies because of their vibrant colors that smell nice and help you feel relaxed. Asiatic lilies can be found from end of May or beginning of June as they start blooming in the month of May and June. If we talk about the history of lily, in both the Christian and pagan tradition, the lily is a fertility symbol.
In addition to all this, it was also a representation of death and therefore symbolized the loss of innocent children and the martyrdom of saints.
So, this means that it completely depends because everyone has its own belief and symbolizes something according to ones experience and culture. In historic terms it was believed that lily has some magical qualities and at the same time some experts recommend lily to be used when suffering from fever, wounds and arthritis.On the other hand, in china lily bulbs have long been used in cooking as they are starchy. Well, lilies have also been associated with many ancient myths and pictures of it were discovered in a villa in Crete.
Back in ancient times, In Greek mythology, the lily was the flower of Hera, wife of Zeus and was supposed to originate from the milk of her breast. If we take ‘the bible’ in consideration, lily became a symbol of purity and chastity in Christianity and was also associated with the Virgin Mary.
In Greek marriages, the lily flower comes to mind mind because in Greek marriage ceremonies the bride wears a crown of lilies which adds a final touch to her beauty. Let’s go through some of the uses and benefits of lily. Having already said, in china lily is often used in cooking and helps to heal wounds, treat fever and arthritis but you will be glad to know that lily flowers can be used to decorate your house. Lily has a pure and elegant appearance that attracts people.
Practical uses for Lily Varieties
Most lily species have little medicinal and practical purpose, other than fragrance and oil which most flowers feature. The Leopard lily however is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic benefits. It is a non-toxic plant which can be ingested with a pleasant taste.
Growing and Gardening Lily Flowers
This specie is rich in its beauty and perfume and this is one of the reasons why growing lily is a dream come true for average gardener. A Lily can enhance the beauty of your garden as they are often honored as queen of garden. If you plan to grow lily in your garden then, you are lucky and you should definitely step forward to make this wish come true because lilies can make your garden a heavenly paradise.
Decorating your house with lilies is also regarded auspicious so go ahead and purchase beautiful bunch of lilies. The best part of this flower is that it is available at a very affordable price of (AUD) $40 for several pristine stems.
Pictures of Lilies
