Peace lilies
Botanical name: Spathiphyllum
Peace lilies
Botanical name: Spathiphyllum
Description
Peace lilies are members of the genus, Spathiphyllum, so they are technically not true lilies. At least 47 different species fall under this genus, many of which are prized as houseplants. In lieu of flowers, peace lilies produce a spadix and spathe. All members of this genus are moderately toxic, but are not as dangerous as true lilies.
Species of Peace lilies
Snow flower
Snow flower (Spathiphyllum floribundum) grows in Venezuela, Columbia, Peru, and Ecuador. Its oddly-shaped flowers can grow as much as 20 cm long. Snow flower has become a popular houseplant around the world because it grows well with or without direct sunlight and because it requires little care.
Peace lily
The peace lily gets its scientific name Spathiphyllum wallisii from a combination of the two Greek words ‘spath’ and ‘phyl’, which means spoon and leaves, respectively. The large graceful white spath of the peace lily resembles a white flag, which is an international symbol of truce or peace.
Peace lily
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum) is a plant species that is native to southern Mexico. Peace lily is commonly cultivated as an ornamental houseplant. This species should not be grown in direct sunlight.
Peace lily
Peace lily is a perennial herbaceous plant that has pure-looking white flowers and shiny dark green foliage. This ornamental plant is popular as a houseplant but should be handled carefully as it is known to be toxic to pets and humans.
Peace lily
Peace lily are members of the genus, Spathiphyllum cannifolium, so they are technically not true lilies. At least 47 different species fall under this genus, many of which are prized as houseplants. In lieu of flowers, peace lily produce a spadix and spathe. All members of this genus are moderately toxic, but are not as dangerous as true lilies.
Scientific Classification
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