Lily of the valley, you can also call it that.

A nickname for the lily of the valley

The lily of the valley is also known as grass Yuling, Junyingcao, valley lily, bluebell, perfume, deer bell, small Reed bell, grass inch incense, millet, resveratrol. The English names of lilies of the valley are lily of the valley (Lily in the Valley), lady-tears (tears of Notre Dame) and ladder to heaven (ladder of Heaven).

The living habits of the lily of the valley

The lily of the valley prefers cool, humid and semi-overcast environment, and direct sunlight can also breed and blossom under the condition of lower temperature. Extremely cold-resistant, avoid hot and dry, the leaves of the plant will turn yellow prematurely when the temperature is more than 30 ℃, so it needs to be planted at a higher altitude and no heat in the south. Like humus-rich, moist and well-drained sandy loam, avoid drought. The slightly acidic soil can also grow normally in neutral and slightly alkaline soils. Summer dormancy.

The functional value of lily of the valley

Ornamental value: Lily of the valley is the best semi-shady ground cover plant under deciduous forest, forest edge, forest glade and the back of buildings. It can also be arranged in flower beds and flower borders with other flowers. Lily of the valley plant is short, elegant and beautiful, fragrant and pleasant, so it is an excellent ground cover and potted plant. There are milky white, pink and variegated varieties. At the beginning of autumn, the red fruit is delicate and attractive. It can also be used for cut flower cultivation and ground cover plants.

Medicinal value: the whole herb of lily is used as medicine. After the summer fruit is ripe, the whole grass is harvested, the soil is removed and dried in the sun. Lily of the valley can not only purify the air, but also inhibit the growth and reproduction of tuberculosis, pneumococci and staphylococci. Lily of the valley has cardiotonic and diuretic functions for congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, left heart failure caused by hypertension and glomerulonephritis.

The floral language of the valley of the valley

In France, lily of the valley is a symbol of purity and happiness. On May 1 every year, French people give each other lilies of the valley to wish each other happiness for a year. The recipients usually hang flowers in their rooms to keep them all year round, symbolizing everlasting happiness. The lily of the valley can often be seen at French weddings. To send this kind of flower to the bride is to congratulate the couple on the arrival of happiness. Perhaps it is because this flower is shaped like a bell, reminiscent of a little bell that evokes happiness.