Definitions

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  • proper noun A taxonomic genus within the family Ruscaceae — Usually only one species is counted to belong to this genus, Convallaria majalis or lily of the valley.

Etymologies

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From Latin convallis ("valley"). Named by botanist Carl von Linnaeus (1707-1778).

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Examples

  • Birth flower, May, lily of the valley, stemless convallariaceous herb, Convallaria majalis, with a raceme of drooping, bell-shaped fragrant white flowers.

    The Memory Palace Mira Bartók 2011

  • Birth flower, May, lily of the valley, stemless convallariaceous herb, Convallaria majalis, with a raceme of drooping, bell-shaped fragrant white flowers.

    The Memory Palace Mira Bartók 2011

  • And so I send out this greeting and bouquet of Convallaria majalis to go with the roses from the rest of my siblings with love and kisses ... and knowing I get to do it all over again in a few days.

    Mother's Day 2007

  • Shown above is lily of the valley, Convallaria majalisShrubs, tall perennials and seedling Dogwoods, Cornus florida have been added to provide as much shade as possible but the sun will not be denied.

    The Sunny Woodland-GBDW* « Fairegarden 2009

  • Although “lily of the valley” is mentioned in Canticles, it can be said with absolute certainty that this is not Convallaria majalis, a European plant that could not have possibly survived the dry conditions in the land of Israel.

    Archive 2009-04-01 Ayala Sender 2009

  • Although “lily of the valley” is mentioned in Canticles, it can be said with absolute certainty that this is not Convallaria majalis, a European plant that could not have possibly survived the dry conditions in the land of Israel.

    The Madonna and the Lily Ayala Sender 2009

  • In spring, the ground is carpeted with Convallaria majalis.

    Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, Romania 2009

  • Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is from the Ruscaceae family (genus Convallaria).

    Urban Lily Ayala Sender 2009

  • Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) - one of my mom's favorite flowers.

    May 2006 2006

  • _ But in what respect is Cucumber-Root preferable to Medeola, or Solomon's-Seal to Convallaria, or Rock-Tripe to Umbilicaria, or Lousewort to Pedicularis?

    The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 42, April, 1861 Various

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