Lilies in the Garden
by Bruce Bley
Title
Lilies in the Garden
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of white daylilies was taken from one of my flower beds this past summer.
Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, though their range extends into the northern subtropics. Many other plants have "lily" in their common name but are not related to true lilies.
Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from 2-6 ft. They form naked or tunicless scaly underground bulbs which are their overwintering organs. In some North American species the base of the bulb develops into rhizomes, on which numerous small bulbs are found. Some species develop stolons. Most bulbs are deeply buried, but a few species form bulbs near the soil surface. Many species form stem-roots. With these, the bulb grows naturally at some depth in the soil, and each year the new stem puts out adventitious roots above the bulb as it emerges from the soil. These roots are in addition to the basal roots that develop at the base of the bulb.
The flowers are large, often fragrant, and come in a range of colours including whites, yellows, oranges, pinks, reds and purples. Markings include spots and brush strokes. The plants are late spring- or summer-flowering. Flowers are borne in racemes or umbels at the tip of the stem, with six tepals spreading or reflexed, to give flowers varying from funnel shape to a "Turk's cap". The tepals are free from each other, and bear a nectary at the base of each flower. The ovary is 'superior', borne above the point of attachment of the anthers.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
Uploaded
June 27th, 2016
Statistics
Viewed 822 Times - Last Visitor from New York, NY on 03/16/2024 at 11:26 PM
Embed
Share
Sales Sheet
Comments (25)
Bruce Bley
David, Thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Nadar, I appreciate the feature in the group "Fine Arts Professionals". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Joanna, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "All About Nature And The Animals". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Judy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Usa Photographers Only". I sincerely appreciate it.
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,this is a glorious photo for the 4th of July.Mine aren't blooming. Happy 4th of July. Marsha FV
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment, Marsha. This has been a strange year for my flowers. For some reason they are blooming earlier the ever before. (Climate warming)????
Deb Halloran
WOW!!! Bruce, This image is exquisite with wonderful light, contrast and amazing detail....nicely done. v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Deb. I sincerely appreciate your comment.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Floral Photography and Art !
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "The World We See", Robyn. I am grateful for the honor.
Jasna Dragun
Congratulations on your feature in the "Global Flowers Photography" !! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography, Jasna. I truly appreciate it and thank you for your support.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, A Beautiful display of these white Lilies with nice details, sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Flora !
Bruce Bley
Dora, Thank you for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Kim, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Floral Photography and Art". Thank you so much.