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European lily of the valley

Scientific Name: Convallaria majalis

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)

Lily of the Valley, scientifically known as Convallaria majalis, is a beloved and fragrant flowering plant admired for its delicate beauty and sweet scent.

Considerations for Pets

  • Convallaria majalis contains toxins.

Considerations for Children

  • Convallaria majalis contains toxins.

Common Names

  • Lily of the Valley
  • Conval Lily
  • Liriconfancy
  • May Lily
  • Mugget
  • Word Lily
  • Lady's Tears
  • May Bells
  • Mayflower
  • European Lily of the Valley
  • Convall-lily
  • Lily Constancy

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Convallaria majalis
  • Family: Asparagaceae (formerly Liliaceae - Lily Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Convallaria majalis majalis (European variety)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Europe and Asia.
  • Naturalized in many areas of eastern North America.
  • Found throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere.
  • Also found in the USA and Northern Europe.

Ecological Role

  • European Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is considered invasive in some regions.
  • Forms extensive colonies by spreading underground stems called rhizomes.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft) at a fast rate.
  • Hardy to zone (UK) 3 and is not frost tender.
  • It is in flower from May.
  • European Lily of the Valley is a perennial herb that forms extensive colonies by spreading underground stems called rhizomes.
  • New upright shoots are formed from the rhizomes.

Quirky Facts

  • Lily-of-the-valley was regarded as a lucky charm by the Celtic folks ever since its introduction from Japan to Europe in the Middle Ages.
  • First cultivated in 1420.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society): Provides help and information on Convallaria majalis.
  • Dave's Garden: A community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • NCBI Organism Classification: Provides information on Convallaria majalis (European lily of the valley).