Convallaria majalis L.
Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its sweetly scented, pendent, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom in sprays during spring. It grows to about 15–30 cm tall and has one or two leaves per stem, with flowers arranged in a raceme. The plant spreads through underground stems called rhizomes and can form extensive colonies. It is native to the cool temperate regions of Asia, Europe, and North America.
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Asparagales
Asparagaceae
Convallaria
Lily of the Valley contains approximately 38 different cardiac glycosides, including convallarin, convallamarin, convallatoxin, and convallosid. These glycosides are highly toxic if ingested by humans or animals.
Lily of the Valley has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, although there is no scientific evidence supporting its medicinal uses. It has also been used in perfumes and as a decorative plant in gardens.
Late spring to early March (in mild winters)
15–30 cm
White (sometimes pink)
Partial shade, mesophile type that prefers warm summers. It grows in silty or sandy soils that are acid to moderately alkaline, with a preference for humus-rich soil. It is found in mountains up to 1,500 meters in elevation.
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