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European lily of the valley
Convallaria majalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Asparagaceae ›Genus: Convallaria
About
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis /ˌkɒnvəˈleɪriə məˈdʒeɪlɪs/), sometimes written lily-of-the-valley, is a sweetly scented, highly poisonous woodland flowering plant that is native throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere in Asia, and Europe. Other names include May bells, Our Lady's tears, and Mary's tears. Its French name, muguet, sometimes appears in the names of perfumes imitating the flower's scent.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European lily of the valley is Convallaria majalis.
- European lily of the valley belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- European lily of the valley belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- European lily of the valley belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- European lily of the valley belongs to the order Asparagales.
- European lily of the valley belongs to the family Asparagaceae.
- European lily of the valley belongs to the genus Convallaria.