Which statement about the Easter lily's classification is true?

• A. It is a true lily
• B. It is not a true lily
• C. It is a cross between lilies and daisies
• D. It is a tropical plant

Answer: (A)

The main idea is understanding what “true lilies” means in plant classification. Easter lilies are Lilium longiflorum, which sits in the genus Lilium. That makes them true lilies, since true lilies are the plants in that genus. They’re classic bulbous perennials from temperate regions, with the characteristic trumpet-shaped flowers and six tepals and stamens that signal lilies. It isn’t a cross with daisies—daisies come from a different family (Asteraceae)—and it isn’t a tropical plant; Easter lilies are grown in temperate climates and are typically grown as bulbous ornamentals. So the statement that it is a true lily best fits its taxonomic placement.