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Lily of the Valley
鈴蘭 · 铃兰 · 鈴蘭 · Muguet · Lirio de los valles
Convallaria majalis
Tiny white bells along an arched stem with a sweet, sweet smell. Beautiful but very poisonous — only look, never taste!
⚠️ Poisonous — do not pick or taste this plant.
Height
25 cm
Blooms
May–Jun
Family
Asparagus (Asparagaceae)
Latin name
Convallaria majalis
Where to find
- Old woodland (rare)
- Garden escapes
- Limestone scrub