Lilioideae
| Lilioideae | |
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| Cardiocrinum giganteum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Liliaceae |
| Subfamily: |
Lilioideae Eaton |
| Genera | |
| Synonyms | |
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Erythroniaceae Martynov |
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Erythroniaceae Martynov
Fritillariaceae R.A.Salisbury
Liriaceae Batsch
Medeolaceae Takhtajan
Tulipaceae Batsch
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.
Lilliodeae genera are relatively homogeneous and distinct from the other two Liliaceae subfamilies (Calochortoideae and Streptopoideae). They are perennial herbaceous flowering plants that are mainly bulbous (Lilieae) with contractile roots, but may be rhizomatous (Medeoleae). Stems unbranched, leaves with parallel venation. Flowers are large and showy. The embryo sac (megagametophyte) is of the Fritillaria-type (tetrasporic). Capsule septicidal, seeds often flattened, exotesta pallisaded or lignified. The seeds of Medeoleae are striate.Chromosome number may be 7 (Medeoleae), 9, or 11-14, with a highly variable length (2.2 - 27 µm).
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