Do black lilies exist in nature? Takka shantre: description, photo

Since ancient times the lily is considered to be a symbol of purity, innocence and hope, which is inaccessible to insidious temptations. This flower has always been revered in all parts of the world for its exquisite beauty and tenderness. The French raised the lily all the way to the royal crown itself - the image of the lily was applied to the banners of the national guard.

In Russia lilies were the embodiment of purity and chastity. This exquisite flower was an indispensable element in the image of the bride on the wedding day. The poets dedicated to him the most intimate lines. Lovers gave their beloved lilies, confessing to eternal love. White and black. Love and hate. The searing cold and indifferent perfection of white lily are more than offset by the deep color of the lily of black or chocolate.

Black Lilies

These flowers are mentioned in the legends of many peoples of the world. Magical black lilies were considered a legend, but they really exist.

In our time in the world there are over ten thousand varieties of lilies. All of them are divided into eight hybrid groups (main groups).

We will not delve into the details of each group, we will only talk about Asian hybrids, because they include a mysterious black lily - a rather tall flower (not less than 110 cm) with spectacular and expressive large inflorescences.

Description of the plant

It is a flower of dazzling beauty. Black lily is able to decorate any flower collection. If we talk about care, then it is no different from its numerous relatives of another color.

Black lilies are a perennial grass with an erect stalk surrounded by leaves. To the top it branches. Most of the leaves do not contain cuttings - they have an oblong shape and pointed tips.

Flowers of the lilies are rather large, up to twenty centimeters in diameter. They consist of six free, bent at the edge of the petals, which are collected in a bouquet at the very tip of the stem. It can be from five to fifteen buds. The flowers are painted in maroon, almost black. They can be monophonic or spotty.

The fruit ripens into the seed box. Most of all, a black lily, the photo of which can be seen in the guides on floriculture, is suitable for growing on flowerbeds of city squares, where these unusual flowers are usually planted in groups. They create a bright and original accent on the background of the general ensemble.

Blossom such lilies in spring and autumn. They need fertile and light soil, which should be regularly moistened, but avoid flooding. Black lilies like shaded places or that scattered light falls on them. During the growth of plants, pruning leaves is not recommended. Just want to make a reservation that in our country these flowers can be seen very rarely.

Takka shantreye

In tropical countries, this rare flower has several names: "bat", "black lily", "cat mustache" and even "flower of the devil". All these names he received for the bizarre structure of the inflorescences and a completely unusual dark color.

Such a black lily is a magnificent exotic plant belonging to the family of tactical plants. It has ten species that grow in the tropical countries of the Old World.

Outwardly this rare flower is really very similar to a bat.

Flies are pollinated by a black lily. Experts argue that it is this determines its color.

The black lily, the photo of which you see in our article, is very reminiscent of the famous inhabitant of our forests - the crow of the eyes. The flowers of both plants are similar in shape and general appearance. They are painted in dark purple, brown, purple, almost black tones.

"Black pearls" in the room

We hasten to disappoint fans of indoor plants - black lilies are not common in indoor floriculture for a number of reasons. Growing them at home is very difficult - they are demanding of humidity, air temperature. This is possible only in a greenhouse. Black lilies often adorn the winter gardens of Europe. True, today the most active growers try to grow the takku like a houseplant, but all attempts so far have been unsuccessful.

Since in natural conditions a flower grows on the coast of the sea, the ocean or in mountain rainforests, it needs a humid atmosphere and a soil rich in humus. There are varieties of lilies growing in savannahs. They dry season all the ground part is dying, but with the beginning of the rain grows again.

Using lilies

Black lilies are often used to perform magical rituals. In addition, the flowers are used in cooking - young inflorescences and leaves eaten fresh, and from the roots make flour for baking.

From the stem prepare sweets, medicines. The stems go into the production of household items, and are also useful for making hats and fishing tackles.

Such is the black lily. The flower is truly magnificent, but is less common than other similar plants.