Duma Lily Bulb

Duma Lily Bulb

Duma Lily Bulb is a geographically indicated agricultural product.

　　Pinglu County has a long history of cultivating lily bulbs. As early as the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, lilies from the Duma area were listed as tributes to the imperial palace. By the 18th year of the Kangxi reign in the Qing Dynasty, Duma lily bulbs were included in the national "Famous Products Record," gaining fame both domestically and abroad and earning the title "Zhongtiao Ginseng."

　　Lily bulbs are perennial herbaceous plants that bloom in summer, resembling the red spider lily, which is why some also call the red spider lily a wild lily. The most distinctive features of the lily are its straight stem, green color, vibrant flowers, strong fragrance, and high medicinal value. Its underground bulb is made up of multiple heads clustered together, with each head composed of several scale-like segments that resemble a garlic bulb. Throughout history, its flower color has been praised in countless ways—poets such as Xiao Cha from the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Lu You from the Song Dynasty, essayist Su Zhe, and contemporary writer Guo Moruo all wrote verses in high admiration of the flower. Lily bulbs are rich in protein, sugar, starch, and various vitamins, offering benefits such as clearing the heart, calming the nerves, soothing, moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, and promoting diuresis. They are considered a premium tonic. The flowers and stems, when ground into powder, have hemostatic effects, while the bulbs are nutritious, helping to expel phlegm, improve digestion, and promote blood circulation. In the county, many patients suffering from liver disease, stomach disease, lung disease, and anemia have used steamed lily bulbs as a remedy.

　　The Duma Lily Cooperative is located on a slope 20 kilometers west of Pinglu County at the site of the "Duma Battle," commonly referred to as "Pinglu is uneven with three thousand gullies, but Duma stands out as a scenic spot—three plateaus and three gullies backed by mountains, a uniquely geographical treasure producing renowned products." Here, gullies lie against the mountains, the soil is fertile, the terrain slopes from north to south with significant temperature variations, water sources flow naturally, and the scenery is beautiful—making it the optimal area for growing lily bulbs. The township has 15 villages, 3,600 households, 13,000 residents, and 29,000 acres of land, of which 1,200 acres are dedicated to lily bulb cultivation. This is a long-established industry with over 400 years of history. The cooperative covers 10 acres, has a registered capital of 500,000 yuan, assets worth 1 million yuan, employs 3 technical staff, 3 marketing personnel, and 23 employees, and supports 480 farming households, producing 1.2 million pounds of natural, high-quality lily bulbs annually. It has been recognized as one of Shanxi Province’s Top 100 Farmer Cooperatives. The industrial and commercial authorities have awarded it the title of Honest Enterprise. It has also received national certification as a Geographical Indication Product from the Ministry of Agriculture, as well as recognition as a China Famous and High-Quality Product, a Shanxi Famous Trademark.

　　1,000-Acre Premium Lily Bulb Development and Production Base: Boasting unique geographical advantages, Pinglu County is located at the southernmost tip of Shanxi Province, within the Shanxi-Shaanxi-Henan tri-border region. It is long from east to west and narrow from north to south, sloping from north to south, with highly convenient transportation. It is connected to Sanmenxia in Henan Province via a bridge over the Yellow River. To the south lies the Longhai Railway artery, and to the north are Yuncheng City Airport and the Yuncheng-Sanmenxia Expressway, which runs through Pinglu. With superior natural conditions, the prospects for developing a green lily industry are promising. The cooperative has invested 800,000 yuan in lily bulb series processing. It is a key development project of Pinglu County Government during the 12th Five-Year Plan period.

　　The Duma Lily industry leverages ecological resource advantages, promotes technological advancement, strives for excellence in the market, and creates value through deep processing. It has developed a range of lily products, including dried lily, lily powder, lily flower tea, and premium vacuum-packed fresh lilies. These products are sweet, flavorful, pure white in color, uniquely aromatic, and have won titles such as "China Famous and High-Quality Product," "Ministry of Agriculture Certified Pollution-Free Product," gold and silver awards at provincial agricultural expos, the Shanxi Lily Science and Technology Research and Development Award, "Shanxi Top Ten Brand Products," "Shanxi Famous Trademark," and the city agricultural expo "Tribute Lily" product award. The municipal government has honored it with the title of "Top 100 Farmer Cooperative." The Ministry of Agriculture has certified its lily products as "Organic." Lily products are sold in Beijing, Tianjin, Taiyuan, Yuncheng, and other areas, attracting attention from nutritionists and high regard from medical experts. They are widely consumed and favored by both domestic and international consumers.

　　Location:

　　2013

　　Geographical Scope

　　The protected geographical indication area for Duma Lily Bulbs covers 68 administrative villages across three townships in Pinglu County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province: Duma Township, Zhangjia Town, and Bu guan Township. The location boasts excellent geographical advantages and convenient transportation. To the south, the Fengping Provincial Road runs east-west, while to the north, the mountainous highway stretches across. The Longma Township road crisscrosses above and below. Known as “Pinglu is uneven with three thousand gullies,” Duma stands out as a scenic spot—three plateaus and three gullies backed by mountains, a uniquely geographical treasure producing renowned products. It is also known as the “Hometown of Lilies.” The production area is located in Duma Township, the site of the “Duma Battle” mentioned in Mao Zedong’s Selected Works, situated between 110°52′47″–111°51′45″ east longitude and 34°41′20″–34°42′30″ north latitude, at an altitude of 800–1,200 meters, covering a total land area of 72.3 square kilometers. The lily bulb cultivation area spans 230 hectares, with an annual output of over 3,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. Sensory Characteristics: Lily bulbs consist of roots, stems, stalks, leaves, and flowers. The lily resembles white jade, formed by white petals, with a round shape. Its flowers are brightly colored red and yellow, and it tastes sweet and refreshing with a unique flavor and nourishing aroma. 2. Internal Quality: According to testing by PONY Testing in Beijing, Duma lily bulbs contain vitamin C ≥67.1 mg/100g, phosphorus ≥0.30 g/kg, potassium ≥4.77×10³ mg/kg, magnesium ≥215 mg/100g, and calcium ≥116 mg/100g. 3. Safety Requirements: Lily products comply with national food safety standards and follow the Q/PBH003-2007 product quality standard. From planting to harvesting and rough processing, all processes meet technical specifications. The products have been tested by the Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau and meet the required standards.