Lilioideae

Lilioideae
Cardiocrinum giganteum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Subfamily: Lilioideae
Eaton[1]
Genera
Synonyms

Erythroniaceae Martynov
Fritillariaceae R.A.Salisbury
Liriaceae Batsch
Medeolaceae Takhtajan
Tulipaceae Batsch

The Lilioideae are a subfamily of monocotyledonous perennial, herbaceous mainly bulbous flowering plants in the lily family, Liliaceae. 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.

  1. ^ 1836. Bot. Dict., ed. 4: 27