What kind of plant is lily of the valley, and is it actually toxic?

I. Basic information

Lily of the valley is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asparagaceae family, genus Convallaria, with quite a few alternative names, also called Junying grass, Luli flower, perfume flower, deer bell, etc. This plant is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and is now distributed in many areas, and is cultivated in many places in our country.

II. Growth habits

Lily of the valley likes to grow in a semi-shaded environment, suitable for growing in diffused light, and cannot tolerate strong light exposure. It has low requirements for soil, but is suitable for growing in sandy loam rich in humus, and is not suitable for growing in alkaline soil. It likes a cool environment and cannot tolerate high-temperature weather, so attention should be paid to cooling down in summer.

III. Morphological characteristics

The height of lily of the valley is about 10-30 cm, the entire plant is hairless, the shape of the leaves is elliptical or ovate-lanceolate, the length is about 7-20 cm, and the width is about 3-8.5 cm. The flowering period of lily of the valley is in May-June, the flower color is white, and the bracts close downward. It can also bear fruit, the fruiting period is in July-September, and the diameter of the berry is about 6-12 mm.

IV. Flower language and meaning

The flowers of lily of the valley are very beautiful, so the meaning of the flower language is also very beautiful, and the flower language is the return of happiness.

V. It is toxic

Although this flower is very beautiful, it is toxic, the whole plant contains toxicity, and accidental ingestion should be avoided.