Subfamily
Lilioideae (True lily subfamily)
Lilium pardalinum. Photo: (c) Scott Wilson, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND)
The Lilioideae are a subfamily of monocotyledon perennial, herbaceous mainly bulbous flowering plants in the Liliaceae (Lily) family. They are found predominantly in the temperate and colder regions of the Northern Hemisphere, particularly East Asia and North America. The subfamily includes two tribes. They are of economic importance, particularly the lilies and tulips.
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