Pictures of Lily Trivia Quiz

With the official name of Convallaria majalis, lily of valley is a woodland plant found in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, mainly in Europe. It is a wild flower, usually seen in woodlands, but is sometimes cultivated in gardens. However, it is toxic to both humans and animals so care needs to be taken when handling it.

The flowers, which are nearly always white, appear in the spring and look like small bells. When the flowers finish, the plants form berries which are red or orange in colour.

The tiger lily name is given to Lilium lancifolium, the variety shown in the photo, although some other plants are called by the same name. The common name refers to the colouring of the flowers. The plant originated in Asia, with Korea, China and Japan all having native populations.

As the scientific name tells you, this flower is a true lily. These lilies have spread to other parts of the world and can be grown in Europe, including the UK. They are perennial plants, flowering in the latter part of the summer and into the autumn.

Flax lilies belong to the genus Dianella, and there is a wide variety of plants which belong. In Australia, you are more likely to come across a lilac flowered variety, found across the country. Flax lilies are also seen in the Pacific islands, New Zealand, parts of Asia and Africa.

After flowering, the plant forms large berries which are the colour of the flower. For this reason, they are sometimes grown in gardens, but the berries are poisonous so care needs to be taken.

The common name of spider lily can apply to a few different flowers, several of which which are members of the Amaryllidaceae family. The one in the picture is from the Crinum genus, which is typical of the flower and rather gives away the reason for the common name. The flowers are large and form on stems without leaves. This variety usually has flowers which are pink through to white.

In the wild, the plants grow in places with plenty of water, such as swamps and marshes, and in tropical or subtropical regions.

There are no prizes for working out why this lily has its common name. It is officially named Gloriosa and is also known as the fire lily, climbing lily and creeping lily. The plant is native to tropical areas of Asia and Africa and has established itself in Australia. It is also a popular garden plant and is Zimbabwe's national plant.

The African lily is known officially as Agapanthus africanus and is usually various shades of blue, with some white versions. As the name indicates, it is native to the African continent, specifically South Africa and grows in rocky regions.

Outside of Africa, the name of African lily is more likely to be applied to the very similar Agapanthus praecox, which looks much the same and is easier to grow. The flower is also called lily of the Nile, although it doesn't grow in the wild in that region.

The flower is quite distinctive even though this is a close-up and hides the water. Water lilies are freshwater plants which grow in ponds and other bodies of water. Their roots are in the mud at the bottom of the pond with the long stems producing leaves and flowers which appear to float on the surface of the water. It's quite common to see frogs sitting on the leaves - in real life as well as in fairy tales.

The plants belong to the genus Nymphaea and some varieties are called water nymphs. Various flower colours appear, including red, blue and yellow.

If you look closely at the photo, you will be able to see where the common name comes from as the flowers do resemble a head covering similar to a turban. It has the official name of Lilium martagon, so is also known as the martagon lily. The flowers are usually a shade of purple, but can be much paler or even closer to black.

In the wild, the plants are found in Europe, as far south as Portugal, extending eastwards as far as Mongolia and Russia. The eastern species varies slightly from that found in Europe.

The lent lily refers to the wild daffodil, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, which grows in grassy areas and woodland. It is native to western parts of Europe, from the Iberian peninsula and including England and Wales in the UK. It can be found as a garden flower, smaller than the cultivated daffodils but larger than small varieties like the common tête-a-tête.

In the UK, they are protected and digging up the bulbs is illegal. Even picking the flowers is discouraged. Gloucestershire and Herefordshire are good areas in which to see them in flower - a springtime drive along the M50 is recommended.

If asked to imagine a lily, this is the one you'd probably think of first. The calla lily is also called the altar lily, as it is used to decorate churches, or the arum lily. Despite being so well known, it is not a true lily, belonging to a family called Zantedeschia which originated in South Africa. Colours range from white to black with pretty much everything in between.

It should not be confused with the canna lily, also not a true lily, which originated in tropical regions of the Americas.