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Lily

ユリ ・ Lilium spp.

The traditional meaning of Lily (Lilium spp., Liliaceae) is “Purity, Majesty & Nobility.” It is the birth flower for July.

Flower meaning

Purity, Majesty & Nobility

In Western painting the white Madonna lily has long stood as an attribute of the Virgin Mary.

Botanical facts

Botanical name
Lilium spp.
Family
Liliaceae
Typical color
White
Season
Early summer

The birth flower for July

Lily is the flower associated with July. The monthly page shows that month’s flower, color and stone together.

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There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data

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