Genus Convallaria (Noun)
Meaning
Sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: lily of the valley.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Convallaria is a genus of flowering plants, sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae, that is commonly known as lily of the valley.
- The genus Convallaria consists of only one or two species, depending on the source and the criteria used for classification.
- Convallaria majalis, also known as lily of the valley, is the most well-known species within the genus Convallaria.
- In some classifications, the genus Convallaria is placed in the family Asparagaceae, rather than Convallariaceae.
- The genus Convallaria is native to Europe and Asia, and is often cultivated for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage.