ZZZ Convallaria keiskei
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Lily of the valley
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A herb. It is 18-30 cm high. The leaf stalks are 8-20 cm long. The leaf blade is oval and 7-20 cm long by 3-8.5 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and it tapers to the tip. The flowers are white. The fruit is a berry. It is red at maturity. It is 6-12 mm across. POISONOUS.
Traditional Uses
Caution: This plant may well be poisonous. It contains glycoside compounds which stimulate the heartbeat.
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Medicinal Uses
It is used in medicine and contains glycoside compounds which stimulate the heartbeat.
Known Hazards
This plant is poisonous and may well be toxic. It contains glycoside compounds that stimulate the heartbeat.
Distribution
Temperate. It grows in moist places in forests on shady hillsides between 800-2500 m altitude in N China. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China, Europe, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia, SE Asia, Siberia, Spain, Turkey,
Notes
Authorities differ over whether there is one or three Convallaria species. It is used in medicine. Also put in the family Convallariaceae.
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References (5)
- Brown, D., 2002, The Royal Horticultural Society encyclopedia of Herbs and their uses. DK Books. p 178
- Chen Xinqi, Liang Songyun, Xu Jiemei, Tamura M.N., Liliaceae. Flora of China. p 166
- Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 408
- Joyce, D., 1998, The Garden Plant Selector. Ryland, Peters and Small. p 217
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
