Tiger Lily
Tiger Lily (Lilium lancifolium)
Lilium lancifolium, a lily native to Asia and the Russian far east, is an herbaceous flowering plant that starts from a bulb. It is also now established in eastern North America and has many successful varieties. It is distinguished by a bright orange flower with dark spots on petals that curl back to the base, and the dark, reproductive bulbils that grow at the base of its leaves. The bulbs generate clones of the plant they come from. Historically prized in the east for its edible bulbs, it is used as an ornamental garden plant in the west. A variety of extracts from Tiger Lily bulbs are being investigated for cancer cell suppression, promotion of beneficial gut biome, as well as the treatment of the effects of menopause, depression, and inflammation. (Lim, 2014)
Latest Research
- LC-MS-Based Screening for Colchicine and Characterization of Major Bitter Constituents in Lily
by Juhua Zhong on February 27, 2026 at 11:00 amLilies (Lilium spp.) are highly valued in China for their edible and medicinal properties; however, bitterness in certain varieties limits consumer acceptance. Although historically attributed to colchicine, the presence of alkaloids in lilies remains a subject of debate. This research screened five lily species for colchicine and its 15 biosynthetic precursors, using Gloriosa superba and Colchicum autumnale as positive controls. While detected in the controls, none were detected in any tissues…
- Effects of blanching combined with drying on polyphenolic compounds and bioactivity in Lilium lancifoliumby Hong Quan on February 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
CONCLUSION: Blanching-drying synergy effectively improved color stability, preserved key phenolics, and enhanced bioactivity in L. lancifolium bulbs. Hot-water blanching for 6 min followed by drying is recommended as the optimal method, providing a scientific basis for high-quality processing and functional product development. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.
- A bZIP transcription factor LlbZIP11 targets LlWOX11 to inhibit bulbil formation in Lilium lancifolium Thunbby Jingfang Wei on January 15, 2026 at 11:00 am
Bulbil propagation constitutes the primary natural reproductive strategy of Lilium lancifolium Thunb. Our previous study demonstrated that LlWOX11 plays a crucial role in bulbil formation in L. lancifolium. However, the regulatory mechanism underlying LlWOX11-mediated bulbil formation remains poorly understood. In this study, the promoter region of LlWOX11 was used as bait to screen a yeast one-hybrid library, successfully isolating and identifying a novel potential upstream regulator, LlbZIP11….
- Transcriptome analysis of differentially expressed genes in lily leaves under selenite applicationby Yuying Yang on December 17, 2025 at 11:00 am
Selenium (Se), an essential trace element for human health, is acquired primarily through the consumption of Se-enriched foods. Lily (Lilium lancifolium Thunb.) is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant that efficiently assimilates selenite through foliar uptake. This investigation elucidates the phytophysiological responses and molecular regulatory networks underlying selenite metabolism in lilies through comprehensive transcriptomic characterization. The experimental treatments consisted of…
- Synthetic microbial community in pristine environment promotes the growth of the endangered plant Lilium tsingtauenseby Boda Liu on December 16, 2025 at 11:00 am
CONCLUSION: Collectively, these findings underscore the considerable potential of native microorganisms in the development of plant growth-promoting agents and the conservation of endangered plant species. Video Abstract.
References
Lim, T. K. (2014). Lilium lancifolium. In Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants: Volume 8, Flowers (pp. 215-220). Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands.