Lily of the Valley - Botany

First cultivated in 1420, the Lily of the Valley has a rich history. It was known as Our Lady's tears because Mary shed tears at the cross and her tears turned into this beautiful perennial. Legend has it that this flower came from the blood of St. Leonard during his fight with the dragon. Although there are many stories regarding its existence, one thing is for sure, the Lily of the Valley, signifies a return to happiness. Its history has continued through the recent past. In 1982, it became the national flower of Finland. …