The German Lily of the valley

Convallaria majalis var. majalis

Flower name
The German Lily of the valley
Scientific name
Convallaria majalis var. majalis
AliasMay Lily, ミュゲ, メイリリー, Lily of the valley
Place of originEurope and central Asia
Place of floweringGarden, Botanical Gardens
Flowering seasonApril, May
Language of flowersHappiness comes again

What is The German Lily of the valley

Birth flowers for May 1

The German Lily of the valley (scientific name: Convallaria majalis), native to Europe and central Asia, is a heat-tolerant perennial in the lily family, Liliaceae. It is also known as May Lily, Lily of the valley, or fragrant muguet. In Europe, it is sometimes used in wedding bouquets as a metaphor for the "tears of the Virgin Mary. In France, May 1 is Lily of the Valley Day, and it is customary to give lily of the valley as a gift in the hope that the language of flowers will bring happiness again. The plant is 20 to 30 cm tall, with oblong leaves 20 to 30 cm long, and produces bell-shaped white flowers 1 to 1.5 cm in diameter from late April to early May. The flowers are followed by red fruits 1-1.5 cm in diameter.
It is similar to the Japanese lily (Convallaria keiskei), but the German lily has larger flowers, wider leaves, and a stronger fragrance than the Japanese lily. The name comes from the fact that it was often produced in Germany. Like the Japanese lily, the whole plant is poisonous, and large amounts can cause respiratory arrest and heart failure.

Origin of flower name
The genus name "Convallaria" is a compound of the Latin words "convallis" (valley) and "leirion" (lily), meaning "lily of the valley. The species name "majalis" means "blooming in May.

Three major floral notes
Rose, jasmine, and lily of the valley (muguet) are considered the world's three most important perfume ingredients. The scent of lily of the valley, called "muguet," has a clear aroma and is said to be effective against ocular fatigue.

Common name: The German Lily of the valley, scientific name: Convallaria majalis var. majalis, also known as Lily of the valley, May Lily, Origin: Europe and Central Asia, Life-form: cold- and semi-hot tolerant perennial, Height: 20-30 cm, Leaf length: 20-30 cm, Leaf color: green (front), dark green (back), Leaf shape: oblong, Flowering season: late April to early May, Flower color: white, pink (C. majalis var. rosea), Fragrance: yes, Flower diameter: 1 ～Flower diameter: 1-1.5 cm, Flower shape: bell-shaped, Fruit diameter: 1-1.5 cm, Fruit color: red, Note: Ingredient in cardiotonic drugs and perfumes.