lelies

Lelies is a term that does not correspond to a formally recognized taxon in current botanical nomenclature. There is no genus, species, or family universally accepted under the name Lelies. In practice, lelies is most often encountered as either a misspelling or informal variant of lilies (genus Lilium) or as a coined name in commercial or fictional contexts.

Lilies are flowering plants in the genus Lilium, within the family Liliaceae. They are perennial bulbs native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, valued for large, showy flowers. Most species produce trumpet- or funnel-shaped blossoms on tall stems and are adapted to a range of habitats from meadows to woodland edges. Cultivation emphasizes well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and protection from pests such as lilies beetles. In horticulture, numerous hybrids and cultivars exist, including Asian, Oriental, and Trumpet groups, with flowers ranging in color from white to red and orange.

In terms of taxonomic status, lelies has no formal standing in taxonomy. When the term appears in scientific or horticultural literature, it is typically a misspelling, a brand name, or a fictional term. If precise identification is needed, the intended reference should be clarified as lilies of the genus Lilium or another named plant.

See also: lilies (Lilium); Liliaceae; horticulture of lilies.