The lily family is a large group of flowering plants that includes tulips, aloes, arums, and camasses. Tulips are a type of bulbous plant with brightly colored flowers that are popularly grown in gardens. Aloes are succulent plants with thick, fleshy leaves and spiky flowers. Arums are a type of herbaceous perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. Camasses are a type of lily with edible bulbs that were historically used as a food source by Native Americans. All of these plants are members of the lily family.