Lilies

Lilies were large flowers that grow on slender stalks. Given many references to these flowers they must have been widespread in Middle-earth: In the Shire there were two Hobbits who were named "Lily", Lily Baggins and Lily Cotton. Among Gandalf's amazing array of fireworks was one in the shape of a lily, which could famously hang in the air throughout an entire evening. Frodo and Sam found lilies when they came to Ithilien. Éowyn, ill in the Houses of Healing, was described as "white as a lily". Legolas sang of the green fields of Lebennin where "the while lilies sway".

Portrayal in adaptations

1984-1997: Middle-earth Role Playing

Two types of lily are distinguished:

White Lilies grew around the lakes and streams of Lebennin. They were brewed by the Dunnish into drinks and substances like Cranor.

Ladylock (S. Finhiril, Q. Herifindë), also known as Hanging Lily, was a grey-green moss-like plant that hung from ancient deciduous branches. It could be placed briefly in hot water and then laid on a wound to stop bleeding. Dried and brewed as tea it could rouse patients from a saewedhil-induced coma.

2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:

Lily-of-the-Valley, a plant with small white flowers, can be grown by apprentice farmers, while scholars can use its leaves to create dyes and paints in various green shades. A wood lily is a red flower that players earn as a reward during their quests.

External links

• Lillies at Wikipedia