A lovely perennial lily of the valley grows to a height of 23 cm (9 in). It features two elliptical leaves, white flower clusters in the form of bells on one side of the stalk, and red berries.
History & Folklore
Aesulapius, the god of healing, received a lily of the valley as a gift from Apollo, according to the herbalist Apuleius, who wrote in the second century CE. The herbalist Joh Gerard wrote the following about the therapeutic benefits of valley lily in the 16th century: "The flowers of the valley lillie distilled with wine, and drunk to the quantity of a spoonful, restore speech unto those that have the dumb palsie and that are fallen into apoplexy, and are good against gout, and are comforting to the heart.
Habitat & Cultivation
Lily of the Valley comes from Europe. Additionally, it is found in northern Asia and North America. It is also a garden plant. When the plant is in bloom in the late spring, the leaves and flowers are harvested.
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 194.
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