"valleys"""") does not refer to this plant. It is possible, though, that the biblical phrase may have had something to do with the origin or development of the modern plant-name. It is a symbol of humility in religious painting. Lily of the valley is considered the sign of Christ's second coming. The power of people to envision a better world was also attributed to the lily of the valley. Lily of the valley Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis ), sometimes written lily-of-the-valley, is a sweetly scented, highly poisonous woodland flowering plant that is native throughout the cool temperate Northern"
"(formerly the family Ruscaceae). It was formerly placed in its own family Convallariaceae, and, like many lilioid monocots, before that in the lily family Liliaceae. ""Convallaria majalis"" is a herbaceous perennial plant that forms extensive colonies by spreading underground stems called rhizomes. New upright shoots are formed at the ends of stolons in summer, these upright dormant stems are often called pips. These grow in the spring into new leafy shoots that still remain connected to the other shoots under ground, often forming extensive colonies. The stems grow to 15–30 cm tall, with one or two leaves 10–25 cm long;"
"species. Traditionally ""Convallaria majalis"" has been grown in pots and winter forced to provide flowers during the winter months, both for as potted plants and as cut flowers. All parts of the plant are highly poisonous, including the red berries which may be attractive to children. If ingested—even in small amounts—the plant can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, reduced heart rate, blurred vision, drowsiness, and red skin rashes. Roughly 38 different cardiac glycosides (cardenolides) have been found in the plant, including among others: The plant also contains saponins. Although deadly, the plant has been used as a folk remedy in moderate"
"varieties that have sometimes been separated out as distinct species or subspecies by some botanists. ""Convallaria transcaucasica"" is recognised as a distinct species by some authorities, while the species formerly called ""Convallaria japonica"" is now classified as ""Ophiopogon japonicus"". ""Convallaria majalis"" is widely grown in gardens for its scented flowers and ground-covering abilities in shady locations. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. (confirmed 2017). In favourable conditions it can form large colonies. Various kinds and cultivars are grown, including those with double flowers, rose-colored flowers, variegated foliage and ones that grow larger than the typical"
"that prefers warm summers. It likes soils that are silty or sandy and acid to moderately alkaline, with preferably a plentiful amount of humus. The Royal Horticultural Society states that slightly alkaline soils are the most favoured. It is an Euroasiatic and suboceanic species that lives in mountains up to 1,500 m altitude. ""Convallaria majalis"" is used as a food plant by the larvae of some moth and butterfly (Lepidoptera) species including the grey chi. Adults and larvae of the leaf beetle ""Lilioceris merdigera"" are also able to tolerate the cardenolides and thus feed on the leaves. There are three"
"majalis"" is a native of Europe, where it largely avoids the Mediterranean and Atlantic margins. An eastern variety, ""C. majalis"" var. ""keiskei"" occurs in Japan and parts of eastern Asia. A limited native population of ""C. majalis"" var. ""montana"" (synonym ""C. majuscula"") occurs in the Eastern United States. There is, however, some debate as to the native status of the American variety. Like many perennial flowering plants, ""C. majalis"" exhibits dual reproductive modes by producing offspring asexually by vegetative means and by seed, produced via the fusion of gametes. ""Convallaria majalis"" is a plant of partial shade, and mesophile type"
"himself proposed ""C. gladiolata"" as the ancestor of ""C. gladiata"" in the afore-mentioned article. The plant grows in Micronesia, where the island inhabitants use it as an herbal remedy for conditions such as cough. In Hawaii, where it is a non-native and invasive species, its showy flowers and large seeds are used in leis. Canavalia cathartica Canavalia cathartica, commonly known as maunaloa in the Hawaiian language, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. The Hawaiian name translates as ""long mountain"". In English it may also be known as poisonous sea bean, ground jack bean, horse bean,"
"Canavalia cathartica Canavalia cathartica, commonly known as maunaloa in the Hawaiian language, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. The Hawaiian name translates as ""long mountain"". In English it may also be known as poisonous sea bean, ground jack bean, horse bean, silky sea bean or wild bean. It has a Paleotropical distribution, occurring throughout tropical regions in Asia, Africa, Australia, and many Pacific Islands, and extending just into subtropical areas. It is not native to Hawaii, and is an invasive species there. This plant is a biennial or perennial herb with thick, twining, climbing stems."
"Convolvulus Convolvulus is a genus of about 200 to 250 species of flowering plants in the bindweed family Convolvulaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution. Common names include bindweed and morning glory; both names shared with other closely related genera. They are annual or perennial herbaceous vines, bines and (a few species of) woody shrubs, growing to 0.3–3 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, and the flowers trumpet-shaped, mostly white or pink, but blue, violet, purple or yellow in some species. Many of the species are invasive weeds; but others are cultivated for their attractive flowers, while some are globally threatened."
"Canavalia molokaiensis Canavalia molokaiensis, commonly known as the Molokai Jack-bean or puakauhi, is a rare species flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to the island of Molokai in Hawaii. This and other Hawaiian ""Canavalia"" are known there as ʻāwikiwiki. The plant is a vine with red-purple pealike flowers. It inhabits exposed, steep cliffs in dry and mesic forests that are dominated by ōhia lehua (""Metrosideros polymorpha"") and aalii (""Dodonaea viscosa"") at elevations of . Associated plants include āhinahina (""Artemisia"" spp.), akoko (""Euphorbia"" spp.), pilo (""Coprosma"" spp.), pūkiawe (""Styphelia tameiameiae""), and ākia (""Wikstroemia"" spp.). This rare plant"
"The plant pathogenic ascomycete fungus ""Mycosphaerella canavaliae"" was described from a jack-bean. Introduced herbivores have wreaked havoc on ""Canavalia"" on the Hawaiian Islands and made some nearly extinct; it may be that these lost their chemical defenses because no herbivorous mammals existed in their range until introduced by humans. The usually bright pea-flowers are pollinated by insects such as solitary bees and carpenter bees such as ""Xylocopa confusa. The genus name ""Canavalia"" was, as recently as 1913, known as ""Canavali"". Species include: Canavalia Canavalia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family (Fabaceae) and comprises approximately 48 to"
"Canavalia Canavalia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family (Fabaceae) and comprises approximately 48 to 50 species of tropical vines. Members of the genus are commonly known as jack-beans. The species of ""Canavalia"" endemic to the Hawaiian Islands were named āwikiwiki by the Native Hawaiians. The name translates to ""the very quick one"" and comes from the Hawaiian word for ""fast"" that has also been appropriated into the name ""Wikipedia"". The genus name is derived from the Malabar word for the species, ""kavavali"", which means ""forest climber."" Several species are valued legume crops, including common jack-bean (""C."
"""Convolvulus"" species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, including the convolvulus hawk moth, the sweet potato leaf miner (""Bedellia somnulentella"") and the gem; the leaf miner ""Bucculatrix cantabricella"" feeds exclusively on ""C. cantabricus"". Species include: Convolvulus Convolvulus is a genus of about 200 to 250 species of flowering plants in the bindweed family Convolvulaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution. Common names include bindweed and morning glory; both names shared with other closely related genera. They are annual or perennial herbaceous vines, bines and (a few species of) woody shrubs, growing to 0.3–3 m tall. The"
"Canavalia napaliensis Canavalia napaliensis, commonly known as the Mākaha Valley Jack-bean, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. It was previously more widespread in the archipelago and could be found in Oahu's Mākaha Valley, but is today restricted to northwestern Kauai. This and other Hawaiian ""Canavalia"" are known there as ʻāwikiwiki. Its natural habitats are tropical dry forests, lowland moist forests, dry shrublands, and moist shrublands. It is threatened by habitat destruction, mainly due to introduced grazing mammals. There are no more than 206 individual plants left in five populations along"
"Convolvulus cantabrica Convolvulus cantabrica, common name Cantabrican morning glory or dwarf morning glory, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus ""Convolvulus"" of the Convolvulaceae family. This bindweed is a hemicryptophyte scapose plant reaching on average in height. It has simple, alternate, lanceolate leaves, coarsely hairy on both sides. The wide funnel-shaped flowers are actinomorphic (""star shaped"", ""radial"") and arranged on a long petiole at the leaf axils. The corolla is 15–25 mm long and usually pale pink, but it can be completely white. The flowers are hermaphrodite and pollinated by insects (entomogamy). The flowering period extends from May"
"on cultivated land, dry open habitats, sandy places and roadsides. Soil must be warmed to at least 64 °F to grow without any issues. This flowering plant is native to the Mediterranean Basin, particularly the south, but it is occasionally seen in other areas of similar climate. In Spain it can be found in the Balearic Islands, and Andalusia, especially in the Costa del Sol. ""Convolvulus tricolor"" is usually cultivated for ornamental purposes. Cultivars include: ""Red Ensign"", ""Blue Ensign"" Convolvulus tricolor Convolvulus tricolor (syn. ""C. minor""), is a species of morning glory known by the common names dwarf morning-glory and"
"can produce up to 500 seeds. The deep, extensive root system stores carbohydrates and proteins and allows it to sprout repeatedly from fragments and rhizomes following removal of above ground growth. Convolvulus arvensis Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed) is a species of bindweed in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae), native to Europe and Asia. It is a climbing or creeping herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.5–2 m high. There are two varieties: Other common names, mostly obsolete, include lesser bindweed, European bindweed, withy wind (in basket willow crops), perennial morning glory, smallflowered morning glory, creeping jenny, and possession vine. The leaves"
"Convolvulus arvensis Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed) is a species of bindweed in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae), native to Europe and Asia. It is a climbing or creeping herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.5–2 m high. There are two varieties: Other common names, mostly obsolete, include lesser bindweed, European bindweed, withy wind (in basket willow crops), perennial morning glory, smallflowered morning glory, creeping jenny, and possession vine. The leaves are spirally arranged, linear to arrowhead-shaped, 2–5 cm long and alternate, with a 1–3 cm petiole. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, 1–2.5 cm diameter, white or pale pink, with five slightly darker"
"Glandularia Glandularia, common name mock vervain or mock verbena, is a genus of annual and perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Verbenaceae. They are native to the Americas. ""Glandularia"" species are closely related to the true vervains and sometimes still included with them in ""Verbena"". Horizontal chloroplast transfer occurred at least twice and possibly three times between these genera, which are otherwise too distinct to warrant unification. The discovery of the signal in the chloroplast genome was announced in 2008 by researchers from the University of Washington. Somehow, chloroplasts from ""V. orcuttiana"", swamp verbena (""V. hastata"") or a close"
"Convolvulus tricolor Convolvulus tricolor (syn. ""C. minor""), is a species of morning glory known by the common names dwarf morning-glory and tricolour convolvulus. It is a short to medium annual plant with solitary long-stalked flowers. The flower is a tri-coloured funnel-shaped bloom about three centimeters wide, blue with white and a yellow centre. O. Bolòs et J. Vigoe distinguish ""Convolvulus tricolor"" ssp. ""pentapetaloides"" (L.) O.Bolòs & Vigo, found in the Balearic isles, from the type subspecies (""Convolvulus tricolor ssp tricolor"") by flowers that are smaller (7–10 mm), and both the calyx and the capsule having few or no hairs. Common"
"this reason, Terrence McKenna advocated growing and harvesting your own Heavenly Blue Morning Glory seeds to use for this purpose, and avoid any possibility of pesticide coatings. Morning glory Morning glory (also written as morning-glory) is the common name for over 1,000 species of flowering plants in the family Convolvulaceae, whose current taxonomy and systematics are in flux. Morning glory species belong to many genera, some of which are: Most morning glory flowers unravel into full bloom in the early morning. The flowers usually start to fade a few hours before the ""petals"" start showing visible curling. They prefer full"
"the Nā Pali Coast. This plant was listed endangered along with 47 other Kauai species in 2010. Canavalia napaliensis Canavalia napaliensis, commonly known as the Mākaha Valley Jack-bean, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. It was previously more widespread in the archipelago and could be found in Oahu's Mākaha Valley, but is today restricted to northwestern Kauai. This and other Hawaiian ""Canavalia"" are known there as ʻāwikiwiki. Its natural habitats are tropical dry forests, lowland moist forests, dry shrublands, and moist shrublands. It is threatened by habitat destruction, mainly due"
"Convolvulaceae Convolvulaceae, known commonly as the bindweed or morning glory family, is a family of about 60 genera and more than 1,650 species of mostly herbaceous vines, but also trees, shrubs and herbs, and also including the sweet potato and a few other food tubers. Convolvulaceae can be recognized by their funnel-shaped, radially symmetrical corolla; the floral formula for the family has five sepals, five fused petals, five epipetalous stamens (stamens fused to the petals), and a two-part syncarpous and superior gynoecium. The stems of these plants are usually winding, hence their Latin name (from ""convolvere"", ""to wind""). The leaves"
"Masdevallia Masdevallia, abbreviated Masd in horticultural trade, is a large genus of flowering plants of the Pleurothallidinae, a subtribe of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). There are over 500 species, grouped into several subgenera. The genus is named for Jose Masdeval, a physician and botanist in the court of Charles III of Spain. These plants are found from Mexico to southern Brazil, but mostly in the higher regions (2,500-4,000 m ASL) of the Andes of Ecuador and Colombia, Peru and Bolivia. They may be epiphytes, terrestrials or growing as lithophytes on damp rocks. The plants are characterized by an abbreviated to"
"used to give noodles and green onion pancakes (蔥油餅) a distinctive green colour and a unique flavour. This is an ingredient for a kind of xôi- xôi khúc in Vietnam and people usually use it for treatment of common cough. Gnaphalium affine Gnaphalium affine, also known as Jersey cudweed, is a species of plants belonging to the genus ""Gnaphalium"". The species grows extensively in East Asia including temperate regions of China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan as well as some high altitude tropical regions of India, Nepal, and Thailand. The plant is biennial, with stems 15–40 cm long, the surface of"
"is suited to window boxes and containers and prefers a sunny situation with good drainage. Tip pruning encourages new growth and flowering. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Convolvulus sabatius Convolvulus sabatius, the ground blue-convolvulus or blue rock bindweed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, native to Italy and North Africa, and often seen in cultivation. It is a woody-stemmed trailing perennial plant, growing to in height. It has slightly hairy leaves and light blue to violet flowers, often with a lighter centre, which are in diameter. The Latin specific epithet"
"is threatened by habitat destruction, mainly due to introduced grazing mammals. It is limited to four populations with a total of 200 to 500 individuals; this is sometimes described as one badly fragmented population. Other threats include introduced plant species. This has been a federally listed endangered species of the United States since 1992. Canavalia molokaiensis Canavalia molokaiensis, commonly known as the Molokai Jack-bean or puakauhi, is a rare species flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to the island of Molokai in Hawaii. This and other Hawaiian ""Canavalia"" are known there as ʻāwikiwiki. The plant is"
"Cymbalaria muralis Cymbalaria muralis, with common names ivy-leaved toadflax, Kenilworth ivy, coliseum ivy, Oxford ivy, mother of thousands, pennywort, wandering sailor, is a flowering plant native to Mediterranean Europe and widely naturalised elsewhere. It spreads quickly, growing up to tall – it commonly grows in rock and wall crevices, and along footpaths. The leaves are evergreen, rounded to heart-shaped, long and wide, 3–7-lobed, alternating on thin stems. The flowers are very small but distinctly spurred, similar in shape to snapdragon flowers. Flowers from May to September. This plant has an unusual method of propagation. The flower stalk is initially positively"
"Canavalia ensiformis Canavalia ensiformis, or (common) jack bean, is a legume which is used for animal fodder and human nutrition, especially in Brazil where it is called feijão-de-porco (""pig bean""). It is also the source of concanavalin A. ""C. ensiformis"" is a twining plant up to in height. It has deep roots, which makes it drought resistant. The plant can spread via long runners. The flowers are pink-purple in colour. The pods are up to long with large white seeds. The plant is not in large-scale commercial cultivation. The beans are mildly toxic, and copious consumption should be avoided. Boiling"
"""malaca"" are now considered a Cultivar Group ""Malva sylvestris"" Mauritiana Group. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers, produced for a long period through the summer. Numerous cultivars have been selected and named. Cultivars of ""Malva sylvestris"" include: 'Alba', 'Annita', 'Aurora', 'Bardsey Blue', 'Blue Fountain', 'Brave Heart', 'Cottenham Blue', 'Gibbortello', 'Harry Hay', 'Highnam', 'Inky Stripe', 'Knockout', 'Magic Hollyhock', 'Mest', 'Mystic Merlin', 'Perry's Blue', 'Purple Satin', 'Richard Perry', 'Tournai', 'Windsor Castle', 'Zebrina' (soft lavender-purple striped with deep maroon veins) and 'Zebrina Zebra Magis'. Malva vein clearing ""potyvirus"" which is transmitted by mechanical inoculation in a non-persistent"
"flowers. This moth is very attracted to light, so it is often killed by cars on highways. Its caterpillars eat the leaves of the ""Convolvulus"", hence its Latin name ""convolvuli"". Other recorded food plants include a wide range of plants in the Araceae, Convolvulaceae, Leguminosae and Malvaceae families. It can be a pest of cultivated ""Ipomoea"" (kūmara). It feeds on the wing and has a very long proboscis (longer than its body) that enables it to feed on long trumpet-like flowers such as ""Nicotiana sylvestris"". The caterpillars can be in a number of different colours. As well as brown (pictured"
"Gnaphalium sylvaticum Gnaphalium sylvaticum, commonly known as heath cudweed, wood cudweed, golden motherwort, chafeweed, and owl's crown. is a species of plants in the sunflower family. It is widespread across much of Europe. The species was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. It is a perennial herb with short runners. The plant is 8 to 60 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate in shape, pointed, 2 to 8 cm long, with a single vein. They have no hair on top, but are woolly hairy below. The upper leaves become progressively shorter and narrower. The flower heads are 6mm"
"through October. The fruits are globose and pubescent capsules with 2–4 brownish seeds. This species is native to southern Europe and widespread in the Mediterranean coasts. ""Convolvulus cantabrica"" prefers rocky places, sunny slopes, xerophilous prairies, dry grassland and scrublands with calcareous soil, at an altitude of above sea level. Convolvulus cantabrica Convolvulus cantabrica, common name Cantabrican morning glory or dwarf morning glory, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus ""Convolvulus"" of the Convolvulaceae family. This bindweed is a hemicryptophyte scapose plant reaching on average in height. It has simple, alternate, lanceolate leaves, coarsely hairy on both sides. The"