genus convallaria (Meaning)
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genus convallaria (n)
sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: lily of the valley
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus convallaria
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus convallaria Sentence Examples
- Convallaria, commonly known as lily-of-the-valley, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae.
- The genus Convallaria consists of two species, C. majalis and C. keiskei.
- Convallaria majalis, also called common lily-of-the-valley, is the most widely known species in the genus.
- Convallaria keiskei, also known as Japanese lily-of-the-valley, is native to Japan and Korea.
- The bell-shaped flowers of the genus Convallaria are usually white or pink and have a sweet fragrance.
- The leaves of the genus Convallaria are long and narrow, with a pointed tip.
- The berries of the genus Convallaria are dark purple or black and contain small seeds.
- Convallaria species are used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including heart conditions and anxiety.
- The genus Convallaria is sometimes used for ornamental purposes, as its flowers are both attractive and fragrant.
- Convallaria species are poisonous to humans and other animals if ingested.
FAQs About the word genus convallaria
sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: lily of the valley
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Convallaria, commonly known as lily-of-the-valley, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae.
The genus Convallaria consists of two species, C. majalis and C. keiskei.
Convallaria majalis, also called common lily-of-the-valley, is the most widely known species in the genus.
Convallaria keiskei, also known as Japanese lily-of-the-valley, is native to Japan and Korea.
