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lily of the valley(encyclopedia)
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lily of the valley (sh)




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)

? Nell Bolen
The National Audubon Society Collection/Photo Researchers