Lily of the valley Convallaria
magalis ‘that which belongs to May,’ making lily of the valley the
recognized flower of the month of May.
Known as the May lily, ‘return to happiness,’ and most often
symbolizes chastity, purity, happiness, luck and humility.
It is also the official flower of the zodiac sign Gemini.
Lily of the valley is theorized to protect gardens from evil
spirits and has been used as a charm against witches' spells. It is also
considered the flower of fairies, its tiny bells used as cups from which to
drink.
*Note When fresh Lily-of-the-Valley flowers are combined
with oil of sweet almonds or olive oil; put away in a dark place for two weeks,
then strained, they impart their sweet smell and become a fragrant infusion.
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