Lily of the Valley

The Convallaria majalis, known as the lily of the valley, is a perennial herb found in Eurasia and eastern North America and is popular for shady gardens. A dichotomous plant, it has long-stalked oval leaves and a stem of several white flowers. These tiny, pungent, bell-shaped flowers are used in the manufacture of perfume.

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Lily of the Valley," Microsoft® Encarta® 96 Encyclopedia. © 1993-1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.


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