Lilies-of-the-Valley,
Convallaria liliaceae,
are May's celebrated flower.
People born this
month are well-represented
with a plant that signifies
happiness, purity, humility,
renewal. This special
flower has even been used
to describe Jesus Christ
or Mother Mary's tears.
Another legends
says that the lily-of-the-valley
was the materialization
of Eve's tears when she
was evicted from the Garden
of Eden.
The lily-of-the-valley
is often used in bridal
bouquets because of
their perfume scent and
have come to be used to
tell someone: "You complete
me." This plant
has been used for matters
of the heart – figuratively
and literally |