Lily facts for kids
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A lily is a beautiful flowering plant. There are many different kinds of lilies, like trumpet lilies and tiger lilies. They often grow quite tall. Lilies are also perennials, which means they live for more than two years and come back each spring.
Most lilies grow from a special underground part called a bulb. A bulb is like a small, round storage unit for the plant. Some lilies also grow from a rhizome, which is a stem that grows sideways underground. This rhizome can grow small bulbs too.
Lilies can be found growing naturally in Europe, North America, and Asia. There are over 100 different types, or varieties, of lilies. They come in many different colors! You can often find wild lilies in forests or grassy areas in mountains. Some types even grow in wet places. A cool fact about lilies is that their petals always come in groups of three. The famous fleur de lys symbol is a fancy drawing of a lily.
Are Lilies Safe for Pets?
It's important to know that some types of lilies can be toxic (poisonous) to cats. This is especially true for the Lilium longiflorum lily. If a cat eats any part of a lily, it can harm their kidneys. This can lead to serious kidney problems.
If you think your cat has eaten any part of a lily, or even licked pollen off its fur, you should get help from a vet right away. It's very important to act fast!
Images for kids
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A close-up of a lily petal.
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The stamen of a lily flower.
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Lilium candidum seeds.
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A Turk's cap lily growing in the Carinthian Alps.
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A 'Golden Splendor’ lily.
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Scarlet lily beetles in Oxfordshire, UK.
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Loose scales of lily bulb in a donburi bowl dish.
See also
In Spanish: Lilium para niños
