Flower of the Month - May

Flower of the Month : May : Lily of the Valley

These are specific flowers which are traditionally given according to the month that a person is born. The May Birth Flower is the Lily of the Valley.

The History and traditions surrounding the May Birth Flower, the Lily of the Valley is fascinating. There are many myths and legends about the origins of this tradition. It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the Roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers, such as the Lily of the Valley, could be said to date back to these times. During Roman birthday celebrations family and friends offered congratulations and brought gifts. The gifts included gemstone jewelry, such as the Emerald, and also flowers – the first traditions and origins of the May Birth Flower.

The Language of Flowers

The language of flowers developed during the highly conservative period of the Victorian era. The Victorians were strongly restricted by the rules of etiquette when it was considered totally inappropriate to express feelings of love or affection. The “Language of
Flowers” therefore evolved when a message was assigned to specific flower such as the Lily of the Valley. A lover could then send flowers which conveyed a hidden romantic meaning.
The meaning of the May Birth Flower, the Lily of the Valley is Sweetness and Humility
The hidden message of the Birth Flower, the Lily of the Valley, so favored during the Victorian era is “You’ve Made My Life Complete”.

Colors of the Lily of the Valley

The colors of the May Birth Flower, the Lily of the Valley, include the following: White

Birth Month Flowers – Gifts for Special Occasions

All over the World people give Birth Month Flowers as gifts to celebrate special occasions or events. Flowers, such as the Lily of the Valley, are always given to celebrate the birth of a new baby and included in wedding flowers or a wedding bouquet. Many people also like to give May Birth Flower, including the Lily of the Valley, to celebrate special events at different times and months of the year and especially during holiday periods. Knowing the flowers which are associated with the May Birth Flower and their meaning adds to the significance of the flowers. The special events where it would be appropriate to give the May Birth Flower, the Lily of the Valley are as follows:

Month of May, the Lily of the Valley, to celebrate May Day on May 1 and Cinco de Maya on May 5

Information about the May Birth Flower, the Lily of the Valley
Definition of the Lily of the Valley

A low-growing perennial plant having usually two large oblong lanceolate leaves and small fragrant nodding bell-shaped flowers

The scientific name of a flower species is formed by the combination of two terms: the genus name and the species descriptor in the case of the Lily of the Valley the Convallaria majalis

The January Birth Flower, the Lily of the Valley is also called the May Lily

The name “Lily of the Valley” is derived from the is derived from the Latin word maius meaning ‘May’, and anthemon meaning ‘flower’ referring to the flowering time of these plants.

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