The only white flower among the 6 kinds of lilium which grows in nature in Turkey is Lilium candidum. Lilium candidum grows in the meadows and in the forests which are formed by trees that shed their leaves and on sand and lime stones at the heights of 10-1300 meters. They blossom in May. According to historians Lilium candidum is a bulbous plant which has been grown for 3000 years. Although it is not known where it was first found, it is thought to be unique to the Mediterranean Region. This plant, which has been produced in Turkey is rarely found in nature.