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Convallaria majalis L.

lily-of-the-valley (Asparagaceae)

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Convallaria majalis is native to woodlands over chalk and limestone across many parts of Great Britain, but is also a frequent garden escapee; its has aromatic racemes of white, pendent flowers, and stalked, Allium ursinum-like leaves.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-05-22

 lily-of-the-valley / Convallaria majalis: _Convallaria majalis_ is native to woodlands over chalk and limestone across many parts of Great Britain, but is also a frequent garden escapee; its has aromatic racemes of white, pendent flowers, and stalked, _Allium ursinum_-like leaves.

The fruits of Convallaria majalis are orange–red berries.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-26

 lily-of-the-valley / Convallaria majalis: The fruits of _Convallaria majalis_ are orange–red berries.

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