LILY OF THE VALLEY


Meaning of LILY OF THE VALLEY in English

Fragrant perennial herb and sole species ( Convallaria majalis ) of the genus Convallaria ( lily family ), native to Eurasia and eastern North America.

White, bell-shaped flowers droop in a row from one side of a leafless stalk, which bears usually two glossy leaves at its base. The fruit is a single red berry. Lily of the valley is cultivated in shaded garden areas in many temperate parts of the world.

Lily of the valley ( Convallaria majalis )

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