Convallaria Flower Names

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Convallaria flower names. It is native throughout the cool temperate northern hemisphere in asia and europe. Convallaria keiskei is a rhizomatous perennial up to 12 inches 30 cm tall that forms extensive colonies. Lily of the valley convallaria majalis ˌ k ɒ n v ə ˈ l eɪ r i ə m ə ˈ dʒ eɪ l ɪ s sometimes written lily of the valley is a woodland flowering plant with sweetly scented pendent bell shaped white flowers borne in sprays in spring.

Convallaria majalis commonly known as the lily of the valley is the only species in the genus convallaria in the flowering plant family ruscaceae formerly placed in the lily family liliaceae or in its own family called convallariaceae. There are several species of this flower with color choices such as creamy yellow flowers to a rich matte red. Fragrant climbing roses which have stood the test of time.

In christianity it is believed that lily of the valley was formed from the tears of mary as she wept for jesus christ during the crucifixion. Convallaria majalis lily of the valley ideal for shady areas and heavy clay convallaria majalis lily of the valley is a low growing rhizomatous perennial forming a lush spreading groundcover. Lily of the valley.

The flower behind the name the lily of the valley still known as mayflower in many areas inspired the name of the ship the mayflower. Convallaria majalis is the national flower of finland since 1967. The bottlebrush flower or callisetemon earned its name because the flower looks very similar to a bottle cleaning brush.

Flowering is in. Blooming for 3 weeks in mid to late spring up to 15 sweetly scented nodding bell shaped white flowers hang along slightly arching flowering stems. Leaves are broad green and up to 10 inches 25 cm long.

Pre christians associated the flower with their goddess of spring ostara. Lily of the valley. Personality is to a man what perfume is to a flower and other great sayings.