Asparagus, an edible member of the Liliaceae family.
Liliaceae is the botanical name for the Liliaceae family. All plants in the lily family are perennials that die after blooming and reappear every year. Most are herbaceous and do not have woody stems. Many are ornamental plants with beautiful flowers, such as amaryllises, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and true lilies. Most of the time, they multiply from the division of seeds or bulbs.
Sarsaparilla, a member of the Liliaceae family.
Every plant in this family is a monocot, which means that the embryo inside the seed has only one cotyledon, or seed leaf. Most lilies have long, narrow leaves that grow from the base of the plant and contain parallel veins. The flowers usually have six petals and six stamens. Liliaceae is one of the largest plant families, containing more than 4,000 species.
A soft drink flavored with sarsaparilla.
True lilies have showy trumpet-shaped flowers on long, slender stems. The tiger lily is one of the most popular. This orange flower is grown in many gardens and is often seen growing wild along roadsides. The latter earned the nickname of lily of the ditch. It blooms in mid-summer and thrives when grown in thick patches.
Some plants in this family are edible and include onions, garlic, asparagus, leeks, chives, and sarsaparilla. Onions and garlic are edible bulbs, and asparagus sprouts are eaten when young. Leeks and chives are similar to onions but have a milder flavor. Sarsaparilla is commonly used to flavor soft drinks.
Aloe vera plants, known for producing a gel that can treat burns, are a type of lily.
Aloe vera is a medicinal plant from the Liliaceae family that has many health benefits. Aloe vera plant sap is used to treat eczema, minor cuts, and rashes. The sap is a popular ingredient in cosmetics, moisturizers, lotions, soaps, and makeup removers. It is also used in shampoos and conditioners. The healing effects of aloe are so well known that many families have a plant in the kitchen to treat burns.
The lily family also contains other medicinal plants. Meadow turmeric is often used to treat gout. Solomon’s seal root is fermented as a tea to treat indigestion and used as a poultice for wounds and cuts. Some believe that wearing an amulet containing Solomon’s seal will ward off fever and illness.
There are also several poisonous plants in the lily family. The lily of the valley, a popular garden plant, is on the US list of poisonous plants. The star of Bethlehem and bear grass are also toxic. A member of the Liliaceae family is so lethal that it has earned the name deathbed.