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Lily-of-the-valley
Convallaria majalis
45.7595, 4.78006
Field Notes
Description:
Herbaceous perennial forming large colonies by spreading by rhizomes. The plant produces one or two large, dark-green leaves and an upright stem of some 20 to 25 cm in height; stem bearing an inflorescence of 10 to 15 small, bell-shaped, white flowers.
Habitat:
Found in an urban garden, growing spontaneously.
Notes:
All parts of the plant are highly poisonous, containing a high number of toxic substances, and if ingested provokes number of symptoms (vomiting, pain, rashes, reduced heart rate etc...) .
Reference Links:
Lily of the valley - Wikipedia
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PublishedMay 1, 2018
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