Liliales

The trillium family (~175 species, 16 genera). Bulbous monocots with often net-veined leaves and 6 tepals. Includes trilliums, false hellebore …

The colchicum family (~285 species, 15 genera). Bulbous or cormous monocots with large tepals and capsule fruits. Includes autumn crocus …

The alstroemeria family (~250 species, 4 genera). Rhizomatous South American monocots with resupinate leaves and often showy flowers. Includes Peruvian …

The lily family (~670 species, 15 genera; now circumscribed more narrowly). Bulbous geophytes with large showy flowers with 6 tepals. …

The greenbrier family (~260 species, 2 genera). Climbing monocots with net-veined leaves (unusual for monocots), tendrils, and berry fruits. Includes …