How to Identify Liliaceae

Liliaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Liliales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 225 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Liliaceae Species

How to identify Lilium iridollae M.G.Henry

Lilium iridollae M.G.Henry

Lilium iridollae M.G.Henry

Lilium iridollae is a deciduous, non-fragrant lily native to the southeastern US…

How to identify Fritillaria involucrata All.

Fritillaria involucrata All.

Fritillaria involucrata All.

Fritillaria involucrata All. is a plant species native to the Alps of southeaste…

How to identify Calochortus dunnii Purdy

Calochortus dunnii Purdy

Calochortus dunnii Purdy

Calochortus dunnii is an endemic perennial herb from the Peninsular Ranges of so…

How to identify Fritillaria striata Eastw.

Fritillaria striata Eastw.

Fritillaria striata Eastw.

Fritillaria striata is a California-endemic bell-flowered fritillary growing in …

How to identify Tulipa alberti Regel

Tulipa alberti Regel

Tulipa alberti Regel

Tulipa alberti Regel is a spring-blooming Central Asian tulip that grows on grav…

How to identify Erythronium purpurascens S.Watson

Erythronium purpurascens S.Watson

Erythronium purpurascens S.Watson

Erythronium purpurascens is a small mountain wildflower that blooms as the last …

How to identify Calochortus nudus S.Watson

Calochortus nudus S.Watson

Calochortus nudus S.Watson

Calochortus nudus is a hairless-petaled perennial bulb plant native to western U…

How to identify Tulipa urumiensis Stapf

Tulipa urumiensis Stapf

Tulipa urumiensis Stapf

Tulipa urumiensis, the late tulip, is a central Asian bulbous perennial flowerin…

How to identify Fritillaria meleagroides Patrin ex Schult. & Schult.f.

Fritillaria meleagroides Patrin ex Schult. & Schult.f.

Fritillaria meleagroides Patrin ex Schult. & Schult.f.

Fritillaria meleagroides is a Eurasian bulbous perennial lily native to parts of…

How to identify Fritillaria sewerzowii Regel

Fritillaria sewerzowii Regel

Fritillaria sewerzowii Regel

Fritillaria sewerzowii Regel is a Central Asian bulbous flowering plant that is …

How to identify Calochortus amabilis Purdy

Calochortus amabilis Purdy

Calochortus amabilis Purdy

Calochortus amabilis is a bulbous perennial herb endemic to northern California,…

How to identify Fritillaria pudica (Pursh) Spreng.

Fritillaria pudica (Pursh) Spreng.

Fritillaria pudica (Pursh) Spreng.

Fritillaria pudica, the yellow fritillary, is a small edible perennial lily nati…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Liliaceae?

Liliaceae plants belong to the Liliales order in the Plantae kingdom. The petals have a distinct blotch at the base, which is either lemon yellow, or yellow with a margin of red-brown, dark purple, or black. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Liliaceae?

Liliaceae is classified in the order Liliales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 225 accepted species worldwide.

⚠️ Are any Liliaceae species poisonous?

Yes, some Liliaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Liliaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.

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