China has many native species of lilies, such as Lilium regale, Lilium speciosum, Lilium lancifolium, Lilium tigrinum, and Lilium brownii. It also has a long history of lily cultivation and use in traditional medicine and cuisine.
Japan has several native species of lilies, such as Lilium auratum, Lilium speciosum, Lilium japonicum, and Lilium nobilissimum. It also has a rich culture of lily appreciation and hybridization, and hosts the annual Nippon Lily Festival.
The United States has some native species of lilies, such as Lilium michiganense, Lilium canadense, Lilium superbum, and Lilium columbianum. It also imports and grows many exotic species of lilies, especially for the cut flower industry, and celebrates the Easter lily as a symbol of spring and rebirth.
France has one native species of lily, Lilium martagon, which grows in the mountainous regions of the country. It also has a historical and cultural significance of lilies, as the fleur-de-lis, a stylized lily, is a symbol of the French monarchy and nation.
Turkey has several native species of lilies, such as Lilium martagon, Lilium chalcedonicum, Lilium ciliatum, and Lilium akkusianum. It also has a diversity of lily habitats, from alpine meadows to coastal dunes, and a tradition of lily consumption and trade.