Wildflowers of Europe
Convallaria majalis
| Family : | ASPARAGACEAE (Asparagus Family) |
| Common Name (UK) : | Lily of the Valley |
| Common Name (DE) : | Maiglöckchen |
| Common Name (FR) : | Muguet |
| Habitat : | Cool forests, hedges, mountain prairies |
| Remarks : | This plant is introduced to the U.S. where it is considered invasive. On the 1st of May, 1919, the workers movement in France co-opted the symbol of the Lily of the Valley which was offered during the 1890's to the President of the Republic to wish prosperity on agricultural France. |
| First appearing : | May |
| Abundance : | Abundant |
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