lily-of-the-valley

Fragrant white bells

Lily-of-the-valley is a woodland plant with small, fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers that hang from an arching stem.

The flowers bloom in spring and are prized for their sweet scent.

Despite its delicate appearance, the plant is highly poisonous.

It's a traditional symbol of purity and is often used in bridal bouquets.

flower

bloom

Flower or flourishing state

woodland · shade-loving · groundcover · perennial · rhizome · inflorescence · herbaceous · ornamental · bouquet · florist

fragrance

perfume

Fragrant liquid for wearing

  • scentAirborne odor detected
  • aromaPleasant distinctive smell
  • floralOf or like blooms

sweet-smelling · essence · perfumery · bridal · nosegay · attar · fragrant · redolence · bouquet · delicate

symbolism

purity

Uncontaminated quality

luck · bridal · wedding · christening · virginity · renewal · devotion · motherhood · sincerity · chastity

spring

May

Year's fifth month

awakening · renewal · budding · greenery · freshness · ephemeral · understory · daffodils · hyacinths · tulips

toxicity

poisonous

Capable of causing death

ingestion · antidote · noxious · lethal · children · pets · saponins

Opposites
plant delicacy and appearance

lily-of-the-valleycactus

Spiny desert plant

thistle · thorn bush · bramble · barrel cactus · saguaro

cultivated beauty vs. undesirable growth

lily-of-the-valleycorpse flower

Plant with decay odor

weed · poison ivy · stinkweed · skunk cabbage · stinging nettle

habitat and growing conditions

lily-of-the-valleycactus

Spiny desert plant

desert rose · aloe · sagebrush · tumbleweed · prickly pear

Family

lily, lilies, valley, valleys

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G