False Lily Of The Valley (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small two-leaved herb of the northern United States and parts of Canada having racemes of small fragrant white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The false lily of the valley grows abundantly in the shaded woodlands of the northern United States.
- Maianthemum canadense, commonly known as false lily of the valley, has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes.
- False lily of the valley produces small, fragrant white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
- In the wild, false lily of the valley often grows in large colonies, covering the forest floor with its heart-shaped leaves.
- The small white flowers of the false lily of the valley are arranged in a raceme, giving the plant a delicate appearance.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Small white-flowered plant of western Europe to Japan.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The false lily of the valley grows wild in the shaded woodlands near our cabin.
- Maianthemum bifolium is commonly known as the false lily of the valley due to its resemblance to the true lily of the valley.
- In spring the false lily of the valley produces a small white flower with a noticeable odour.
- The false lily of the valley is a small perennial plant that has become popular in horticulture due to its flowering habit.
- While often mistaken for the rare lily of the valley the false lily of the valley is much more common and widely distributed.