The Botanical Name for Lily of the Valley is Convallaria majalis. Some folk bames are convallaria, Jacobs ladder, ladder to heaven, lily constancy, male lily, May lily, Our lady’s tears
Habitat & Description: Creeping perennial with branched rhizomes and pairs of long leaves, arching white bell shaped flowers, Zone 4-8 moist rich soil in shade or part shade
Parts Used: leaves, flowers (in flower arrangements)
Culinary Uses: NONE!!! POISONOUS DO NOT EAT
Medicinal Uses: congestive heart failure, and other heart complications (used in pharmaceuticals)
Magickally Lily of the Valley corresponds with mental powers, happiness, memory. Planetary Ruler is Mercury, Gender is Male, Elemental Rule is air
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