{"id":40,"date":"2024-02-03T07:25:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T07:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kombc.com\/?p=40"},"modified":"2024-02-03T07:27:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T07:27:33","slug":"convallaria-keiskei-miq-the-lily-of-the-valley-is-called-junying-grass-reminiscent-of-the-noble-character-praised-by-confucius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kombc.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/03\/convallaria-keiskei-miq-the-lily-of-the-valley-is-called-junying-grass-reminiscent-of-the-noble-character-praised-by-confucius\/","title":{"rendered":"Convallaria keiskei Miq-the Lily of the Valley is called “Junying Grass,” reminiscent of the noble character praised by Confucius:"},"content":{"rendered":"

Latin name: Convallaria keiskei Miq.<\/p>\n

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Flower language:
\nDelicate, hope, purity.
\nThe flowers hang like a string of bells, emitting a clear and fragrant scent.
\nClassification system:
\nClass: Magnoliopsida – Magnolia
\nOrder: Asparagales – Asparagus
\nFamily: Asparagaceae – Asparagus family
\nGenus: Convallaria – Lily of the valley
\nMorphological characteristics:
\nThe rhizome is slender and creeping;
\nTwo leaves, elliptic leaf blades, acute at the apex, slightly narrow at the base;
\nThe flower stem is tall, slightly curved outward; bracts lanceolate, membranous, shorter than the pedicel;
\nThe flowers are milky white, broadly campanulate, and pendulous;
\nThe berries are spherical, turning red when ripe;
\nSeeds are elliptical, flat, 4-6 in number.
\nFlowering period: May to June, fruiting period: June to July<\/p>\n

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Geographical distribution:
\nNative to the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. Distributed in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China, East China, and Central China.
\nIt requires well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic sandy loam, but can also grow normally in neutral and slightly alkaline soils.
\nIt mostly grows in deep mountain valleys, preferring cool, moist, and well-lit environments, strong cold resistance, and avoiding hot and dry conditions.
\nIt is commonly propagated by division in autumn with rhizomes containing buds.<\/p>\n

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Main value:
\nMedicinal use: “Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine” records: “This product is toxic, do not overdose. Acute myocarditis and endocarditis should not be used.”
\nIt is used to treat congestive heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, paroxysmal tachycardia, edema, erysipelas, purpura, and bruises.
\nOrnamental value:
\nPlanted for decoration on balconies, windowsills, or as an embellishment on desks, suitable for cultivation and ornamental use in flower beds, gardens, or forest edges.
\nThe flowers can be used to extract essential oils.
\nPlant culture:
\nKnown as the Lily of the Valley.
\nThe beauty of the Lily of the Valley is loved by the naturally romantic French. Since the early 20th century, May 1st has been celebrated as “Lily of the Valley Day” in France.
\nIn England, it is known as the “Lily of the Valley in the Valley,” and the Lily of the Valley is also known as the “Tears of a Lady” and other elegant names in England.
\nIn China, the Lily of the Valley is called “Junying Grass,” reminiscent of the noble character praised by Confucius: “The orchid grows in the deep valley, not because there is no one there, but because it is fragrant; the gentleman cultivates himself and practices virtue, not because he is poor, but because he is upright.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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