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Lily of the valley is a sweet, nostalgic flower that typically thrives during the rich spring conditions of May. These clumping blooms sprout their delicate bell-like blossoms throughout the month, making them a lovely choice for the May birth month flower.
But how much do you know about lily of the valley meaning and the alternate May birth flower, hawthorn? Both have unique histories filled with unexpected lore.
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About Lily Of The Valley
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is an herbaceous perennial found naturally in temperate northern woodlands and forests, with three different geographic subspecies in its native ranges of North America, Europe, and Asia.
A member of the plant family Asteraceae, lily of the valley is related to asparagus, hosta, yucca, agave, snake plant, and spider plant.
These sweet-scented blooms have bell-shaped flowers on thin sprays, with clumping foliage providing a luscious green base.
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