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All About Lily-of-the-Valley
Also referred to as Our Lady’s Tears, May lily, and May bells, lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis) is not actually a lily but rather a member of the asparagus family, Asparagaceae. Native to Eurasia, lily-of-the-valley has become naturalized in North America, having been planted in home gardens for its simple foliage and lovely flowers.
It produces pendulous, bell-shaped white flowers with a strong, sweet smell. It can also produce pink or purple blossoms. 

Lily-of-the-Valley Meanings and Symbolism
* In ancient astrology, lily-of-the-valley was said to be protected by the son of the goddess Maia. In Greek mythology, that son was Hermes, for the Romans, it was Mercury.
* According to legend, lily-of-the-valley fell in love with the song of the nightingale Floral, Pink, Art Nouveau, Flowers, Purple, Lady, Tattoo Designs, Romans, Astrology

All About Lily-of-the-Valley Also referred to as Our Lady’s Tears, May lily, and May bells, lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis) is not actually a lily but rather a member of the asparagus family, Asparagaceae. Native to Eurasia, lily-of-the-valley has become naturalized in North America, having been planted in home gardens for its simple foliage and lovely flowers. It produces pendulous, bell-shaped white flowers with a strong, sweet smell. It can also produce pink or…

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The Snowdrop

Notably, the earliest garden flower to bloom, the snowdrop (Galanthus), emerges in late winter or early spring, sometimes when snow is still on the ground.

Snowdrop History

Although native to the cooler mountainous, wooded, and grassland regions of southern Europe and Asia Minor, snowdrops have since been naturalized in the United States.

Extract of the snowdrop was used by the ancient Greeks for its mind-altering effects. Used as a folk remedy for various ailments, the snowdrop is thought to have been brought to Europe by monks and midwives for medicinal use.

Snowdrop Meanings and Symbolism

The snowdrop’s genus name, Galanthus, is derived from the Greek words gala (milk) and anthos (flower), referencing the flower’s pure white appearance. Winter, Art Nouveau, Tattoos, Flowers, Symbols, Tattoo Designs, Flower, Flower Drawing, Flower Garden

The Snowdrop Notably, the earliest garden flower to bloom, the snowdrop (Galanthus), emerges in late winter or early spring, sometimes when snow is still on the ground. Snowdrop History Although native to the cooler mountainous, wooded, and grassland regions of southern Europe and Asia Minor, snowdrops have since been naturalized in the United States. Extract of the snowdrop was used by the ancient Greeks for its mind-altering effects. Used as a folk remedy for various ailments, the…

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