Lily Family Collection (#3)

Pink tulips -Tulipa-

Red, orange and yellow tulip beds in a public garden at springtime, Old Terrebonne, Quebec, Lanaudiere, Canada

Bright orange and red tulip beds against a deciduous tree in a public garden, Old Terrebonne, Quebec, Lanaudiere, Canada

A patch of light coloured grass serves as the focal point in a bed of assorted coloured Tulips -Tulipa- in a spring garden, Laurentians, Quebec, Canada

Meadow with white daffodils at Lake Geneva, Mt Dents du Midi at the back, Montreux, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Yellow lilies -Lilium-, trumpet lilies, Germany, Europe

Martagon or Turks Cap Lily -Lilium matagon-, Karerpass, Dolomiten, South Tyrol province, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Lily flower

Crown Imperial -Fritillaria imperialis-, yellow flowers, Mainau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Waterlily Tulips -Tulipa kaufmanniana Goldstueck -, Goldstueck hybrid, Thuringia, Germany

White Daffodil -Narcissus sp. -
White Daffodil -Narcissus sp.-

White Daffodils -Narcissus sp. -
White Daffodils -Narcissus sp.-

White Tulips -Tulipa-, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Cretan tulip -Tulipa saxatilis-, flower with water droplets, Eckental, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Cretan tulip -Tulipa saxatilis-, flower, Eckental, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Pointed-petal Fritillary -Fritillaria acmopetala-, flowering, Thuringia, Germany

White Daffodils -Narcissus- and yellow Dandelions -Taraxacum- flowering at springtime, Ontario, Canada

Double bowl-shaped pink and red Tulips -Tulipa-, Ottawa Tulip Festival, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Single cup-shaped pink and white Tulips -Tulipa-, Ottawa Tulip Festival, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Single cup-shaped deep pink Tulips -Tulipa-, Ottawa Tulip Festival, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Single cup-shaped red Tulips -Tulipa-, Ottawa Tulip Festival, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Martagon or Turks Cap Lily -Lilium martagon-, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Crown Imperial Fritillary, Crown Imperial or Kaisers Crown -Fritillaria imperialis-, Ruhr district, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Turks cap lily -Lilium martagon-, Burg, Lower Austria, Austria

Flowering onion -Alium aflatunense-, Europe

Two Lilies -Lilium-, flowers

Lilies -Lilium-, Bavaria, Germany

Lily -Lilium sp. -, flower
Lily -Lilium sp.-, flower

True Lily -Lilium-, blossom, Seychelles, Africa, Indian Ocean

Martagon or Turks cap lily -Lilium martagon-

Water lily -Nymphaea colorata-, violet, purple

Water lily -Nymphaea colorata-, white

Eyes of a woman framed by tulips

Blossom of a tulip, close-up

Tulip blossom, macro

Tulips -Tulipa spp. -
Tulips -Tulipa spp.-

Tulip -Tulipa-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Narcissus, engraving by Pier Andrea Mattioli, 1554
Herbal, 16th century. Pier Andrea Mattioli (1501-1578), Commentary on Dioscorides work, 1554. Volume II, Book IV, Plate: Narcissus. Engraving. Published by Felice Valgrisio, Venice, 1585

Quiver tree forest at night showing stars C018 / 9294
A quiver tree (aloe dichotoma) forest photographed at night using a long exposure of approximately two minutes. Photographed in Southern Namibia, Africa

Quiver Tree Bark C018 / 9288
The bark of a Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) photographed at the farm Gariganus situated a few kilometers North East of Keetmanshoop. Namibia, Southern Africa

Martagon Lily - with early morning dew and raindrops, in the Ecrins National Park, French Alps, France
ROG-13703 Martagon Lily - with early morning dew and raindrops Ecrins National Park, French Alps, France Lilium martagon Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Green Corn Lily / Green False Hellebore - Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA, North America
ROG-13795 Green Corn Lily / Green False Hellebore Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA Veratrum viride Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Day Lily, (Hemerocallis fulvia), Lily family (Liliaceae)

Calochortus apiculatus
Three-spot Mariposa-Lily (Calochortus apiculatus) showing flower and seed pod at Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada

Butcher's Broom Ruscus aculeatus in flower and fruit, autumn; New Forest, Hants
ROG-13355 Butcher's Broom - in flower and fruit, autumn; New Forest, Hants. UK Ruscus aculeatus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

An endemic Star-of-Bethlehem Gagea juliae, Troodos Mountains; Greek Cyprus (south)
ROG-13598 An endemic Star-of-Bethlehem Troodos Mountains; Greek Cyprus (south). Gagea juliae Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bear Grass - on Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington
ROG-12965 Bear Grass - on Mount Rainier Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA Xerophyllum tenax Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A greek Star-of-Bethlehem, Gagea graeca = Lloydia; Greek Cyprus (south)
ROG-13596 A greek Star-of-Bethlehem Greek Cyprus (south). Gagea graeca Gagea graeca = Lloydia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The Lily Family: A Diverse Tapestry of Beauty and Power From the serene depths of a crystal-clear lake in Ain, Alps, France, emerges the enchanting Water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower. Its delicate petals dance gracefully underwater, captivating all who behold its ethereal beauty. In Mainau, Konstanz, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, a vibrant tapestry unfolds as colourful tulips and daffodils paint the landscape with their cheerful hues. These blossoms stand as a testament to nature's ability to create breathtaking displays that bring joy to our hearts. Beyond their aesthetic appeal lies another facet of the Lily family - Medicinal Herbs. With their healing properties and therapeutic benefits, these plants have been used for centuries to alleviate ailments and restore wellness. Their presence reminds us of nature's profound wisdom in providing remedies for both body and soul. Venturing into alpine meadows adorned with Orange lilies (Lilium bulbiferum), we witness the resilience of these species-rich ecosystems. Amidst towering mountains in full bloom, these majestic flowers stand tall as symbols of strength amidst adversity. But not all members of this illustrious family are benign; some possess potent toxins that can be deadly if mishandled. Among them is the Poisonous Radnor lily (Gagea bohemica), an elusive rarity found only at sunset on Stanner Rocks in the UK. Its allure serves as a reminder that even within beauty lies danger - caution must always accompany admiration. In Umbria, Italy stands Two Madonna lily (Lilium candidum) flowerheads - pure white beacons radiating serenity against an idyllic backdrop. Their presence evokes feelings of purity and grace while reminding us that simplicity often holds immeasurable power.