Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis

Lily of the Valley is a delicate flower with tiny white bells that grow in shady woodland areas. Its sweet scent fills the air in spring, attracting bees and butterflies.

Hábitat: Woodlands

Aspecto

The Lily of the Valley has broad, glossy, emerald-green leaves that emerge from the ground. Delicate, pure white, bell-shaped flowers hang in a row along a slender stalk, creating an elegant, arching display. Its visually distinct feature is the uniform, downward-facing bells.

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Lily of the Valley

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Common

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Datos interesantes

After blooming, it grows bright red berries that attract birds for seed dispersal!

In France, May 1st is "Muguet Day," where people give Lily of the Valley for good luck!

The scent is so special, it's used to calibrate perfume-making machines!

This plant can live for many decades, spreading its beauty for generations!

Habilidades especiales

Lily of the Valley can spread rapidly using underground stems (rhizomes) that help it colonize large areas quickly.

Lily of the Valley has toxic compounds in all its parts that help it defend against most hungry animals.

Lily of the Valley has an incredibly strong, sweet fragrance that helps it attract pollinators from a distance.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 15-30 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-1 cm
Temporada de floración: Primavera
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Deadly
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

visits bell-shaped flowers

eats

Spanish slug

Arion vulgaris

feeds on leaves and stems

Rasgos

Perenne

Las plantas perennes viven más de dos años, y normalmente vuelven a crecer y florecer cada año desde sus raíces.

Flor en forma de campana

Las flores en forma de campana poseen pétalos fusionados o dispuestos para formar una estructura acampanada o en forma de copa que se asemeja a una campana.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.