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In the Plantae kingdom comprising of over 3,500 species and about 250 noted genera came the

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In the Plantae kingdom comprising of over 3,500 species and about 250 noted genera came the Liliaceae family, also known as the 'Lily' family. They fall under the order of Liliales. All plants in this family are perennial; therefore after flowering they die back to underground bulbs, corms or rhizomes and then return back again year after year. They are often found to be a prime example of monocotyledonous plants. In the past the Liliaceae family had many genera clumped into one big family, but recent reclassification systems (i.e. APG III Classification System) have assigned many of the genera commonly associated with Liliaceae to different families such as: Alliums- now part of the family Amaryllidaeceae, and Hostas which are now of the …show more content…

It has a stem which is erect, simple and branched. They have 3 petals and sepals which are all bright yellow. The petals are round and heavily bearded, and the sepals underneath are pointed. Their leaves are simple narrow grass-like leaves with a basal leaf arrangement.

Uses- Can be commercially grown for flower essence for sale in herbal stores as it is believed to restore the “Sensitivity and awareness of self”
Contraints- While it's not threatened, it is globally recognised as rare or uncommon. Prefers shade.

Calochortus Nultalli
(Sego Lily)
Also known as the Sego Lily, this is the state flower of Utah. This has 1 to 4 flowers, each with 3 white petals with tints of lilac and have a yellow base. These appear in early summer. Plants are around 15–45cm in height and have linear leaves and a slender erect stem. Their leaves are linear and in a basal leaf arrangement.

Uses- The bulbs of this are edible and can be boiled or roasted. They were eaten by the Native Americans and early pioneers in Utah, although now it is mostly grown for ornamental purposes. Possible use could be for ornamental purposes due to their importance and rarity.
Constraints- Very hard to grow.

Cardiocrinum
A monocarpic genus- after flowering the bulb dies, but offsets are produced. A genus with large, showy flowers and is commonly known as the giant lily.
Cardiocrinum Gigantium

From the genus of Cardiocrinium comes the species C. giganteum. A lily with huge fragrant flowers

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