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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