Family: Asparagaceae
European lily-of-the-valley, lily-of-the-valley
Merel R. Black
Robert W. Freckmann
Etymology: Convallaria: from Lilium convallium, the popular name
Plants: perennial, 4"-8" tall forb; rhizomes forming large clones
Leaves: 2 to 3, narrow, elliptical, 2"-3" wide
Flowers: white, 6-parted, 1/3" long, bell-shaped, nodding, stalked, fragrant; inflorescence a one-sided, spike-like cluster (raceme)
Fruits: red, 1/4" berry
Habitat: partial sun, shade; old gardens, woods; in rich soil
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Invasiveness: Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped; ecologically invasive
Plants: perennial, 4"-8" tall forb; rhizomes forming large clones
Leaves: 2 to 3, narrow, elliptical, 2"-3" wide
Flowers: white, 6-parted, 1/3" long, bell-shaped, nodding, stalked, fragrant; inflorescence a one-sided, spike-like cluster (raceme)
Fruits: red, 1/4" berry
Habitat: partial sun, shade; old gardens, woods; in rich soil
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Invasiveness: Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped; ecologically invasive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods Invasive And Exotic Species of North America: Descriptions, management issues, warnings, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Robert W. Freckmann
Robert W. Freckmann
Merel R. Black
Christopher Noll
Michael Clayton
Steve C. Garske
Merel R. Black
Steve C. Garske
Kurt Stüber
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration