The curly dan lily is an edible and medicinal variety with white and yellowish scales, which is not only delicious to eat, but also useful as a medicinal herb. You can use the bulbs of curly dan lily to stir-fry vegetables or cook porridge, the flavor is very good. Longtan lily is an alpine plant that grows in an altitude of more than 3,000 meters, so it contains richer nutrients and has a more delicate taste.

Lanzhou lily is a specialty of Lanzhou city in Gansu province, this lily has a very fresh taste and less fiber, the taste is very good. Yixing lily has the effect of moisturizing the lungs and generating fluids, which is particularly good for health. White-flower lily is a common lily variety, sweet taste, rich in nutrients, can be used for stew, cooking, but also can be made into pastries and desserts.