Lily

Lily

　　Lilies belong to the genus *Lilium* in the family Liliaceae. In our county, lilies are mainly cultivated as edible lilies, and the edible part is the underground swollen bulb of the lily, with each bulb weighing over 0.5 jin (approximately 0.25 kg). The main variety is *Lilium lancifolium*, also known as "tiger lily." Production areas are primarily concentrated in Kun copper Township, Anji County. In 2000, the lily cultivation area in our county reached over 2,000 mu (approximately 133 hectares), with a total output of 0.5 million tons. The harvest season is concentrated in July and August—the height of summer heat and also the off-season for urban vegetable supply. Lilies have a sweet and refreshing taste and are believed to nourish the lungs and refresh the heart after consumption, making them a healthy vegetable choice for summer. They are highly favored by urban residents. (Anji)