{"id":251466,"date":"2024-05-01T16:00:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T15:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/?p=251466"},"modified":"2024-05-07T13:26:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T12:26:03","slug":"may-birth-flower-facts","status":"publish","type":[],"link":"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/may-birth-flower-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Facts About Lily of the Valley &amp; Hawthorn, May&rsquo;s Birth Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>People born in May are lucky to have lily of the valley and hawthorn as their own unique birth flowers.\n</p><p>These flowers are beautiful symbols of springtime in many parts of the world and are often found in woodlands.\n</p><p>Here is your chance to learn more about the birth flowers of those born in May!\n</p><h2>10 Facts about Lily of the Valley\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-251691 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/04%5C/may-birth-flower-lily-of-the-valley.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' group of lily the valley flowers with their typical drooping white petals width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/may-birth-flower-lily-of-the-valley.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p class='\"list\"'>Lily of the valley symbolizes purity, joy, and love. It is identified by its delicate bell-shaped flowers and lush <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/facts-about-colour-green%5C/%5C%22">green leaves and can grow to around 8 inches (20 centimeters) tall.\n<p class='\"list\"'>They are members of the asparagus family. Lily of the valley is related to many other plants, including bluebells, hyacinths, and Mauritius hemp.\n</p><p class='\"list\"'>The lily of the valley was the focus of Thomas Cowherd\u2019s poem, \u201cSong To The Lily Of The Valley.\u201d Cowherd, who lived from 1817 to 1907, described this flower as \u201ctrue beauty.\u201d\n</p><p class='\"list\"'>There are various types of lily of the valley. These include \u201cHardwick Hall\u201d and \u201cVic Pawlowski&rsquo;s Gold,\u201d both of which have flowers that are larger than average.\n</p><p class='\"list\"'>Lily of the valley thrives in places with moisture and some shade. They&rsquo;re often found beneath large <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/tree-facts%5C/%5C%22">trees and shrubs or along steep banks and other rough terrain.\n<p class='\"list\"'>These flowers have been seen at high-profile royal weddings. In <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/year%5C/2011%5C/%5C%22">2011, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, carried lily of the valley as part of her bridal bouquet.\n<p class='\"list\"'>In the right location, these flowers are incredibly self-sufficient and do not need any maintenance. People who want to grow flowers that require little effort may find lily of the valley the perfect choice!\n</p><p class='\"list\"'>This flower is mentioned multiple times in the Bible, mainly in the Song of Solomon. According to Biblical commentators, it is a beautiful young woman who is being compared to the lily of the valley.\n</p><p class='\"list\"'>Lily of the valley is also known as Mary\u2019s tears or Our Lady\u2019s tears. Some Christians believe that when Jesus was crucified, Mary\u2019s tears fell to the ground and blossomed into these flowers.\n</p><p class='\"list\"'>The lily of the valley was adopted as Finland\u2019s national flower in 1967. It was also the national flower of former Yugoslavia until the country broke up in 1992.\n</p><h2>10 Facts about Hawthorn\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-251690 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/04%5C/may-birth-flower-hawthorn.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' collection of white hawthorn flowers growing from a small branch width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/may-birth-flower-hawthorn.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p class='\"list' start>Hawthorn is also known as may, mayblossom, and maythorn. It is undoubtedly one of the <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/may-facts%5C/%5C%22">May birth flowers!\n<p class='\"list\"'>There are many varieties of hawthorn, including common hawthorn, smooth hawthorn, and cockspur hawthorn. The latter is known for its long thorns, which can grow up to 3 inches (8 cm) long!\n</p><p class='\"list\"'>The hawthorn tree itself has been a symbol of hope for many people worldwide. Its branches were supposedly used during wedding processions in ancient times in <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/greece-facts%5C/%5C%22">Greece. In contrast, however, others believe it is a very unlucky plant that could lead to illness and death.\n<p class='\"list\"'>Hawthorns are hermaphrodites because they contain both male and female reproductive parts within the same flower. This is not the case for all plants, making hawthorns even more special!\n</p><p class='\"list\"'>Traditionally, hawthorns were associated with <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/may-day-celebrations%5C/%5C%22">May Day (May 1), a European festival with pagan origins that marks the beginning of </a><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/spring-facts%5C/%5C%22">spring. Hawthorn flowers were used to make garlands, which were worn by those attending the festival.\n<p class='\"list\"'>Unlike the lily of the valley, the hawthorn plant can produce berries. They are usually <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/8-wild-facts-about-color-red%5C/%5C%22">red and have a tangy, mildly sweet taste. They\u2019re high in antioxidants and may even help lower your blood pressure and improve your skin!\n<p class='\"list\"'>In the Brothers Grimm\u2019s version of Sleeping Beauty, a huge hawthorn hedge grows around the castle to prevent anyone from entering. Up until the hero of the tale arrives, all suitors perish in their attempts to pass through the hedge.\n</p><p class='\"list\"'>Hawthorns also act as a protective barrier against unwanted cattle and wildlife due to their thorny, hardwood characteristics. This makes them ideal for small birds to nest in and stay safe from predators.\n</p><p class='\"list\"'>Located in Norfolk, <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/england-facts%5C/%5C%22">England, Hethel Old Thorn is one of the oldest hawthorns in the country, dating back to the 13th century. It is located in its very own nature reserve, which is one of the smallest in the United Kingdom!\n<p class='\"list\"'><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/j-k-rowling-facts%5C/%5C%22">J. K. Rowling\u2019s famous characters, Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy, used wands made from hawthorn. Fellow fictional wizard Garrick Ollivander said this plant has healing magic and could also be used to put curses on people.\n<p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>Who would have thought there were so many fascinating facts about the birth flowers of May?\n</p><p>Although they have some similarities, both lily of the valley and hawthorn have their own intriguing history and characteristics!\n</p><p>Whether you\u2019re looking for gift inspiration for a May baby or want to learn more about your own birth flowers, you have a new set of fun facts to share!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>People born in May are lucky to have lily of the valley and hawthorn as their own unique birth flowers. These flowers are beautiful symbols of springtime in many parts of the world and are often found in woodlands. Here is your chance to learn more about the birth flowers of those born in May! &hellip; <a title='\"20' facts about lily of the valley hawthorn may birth flowers class='\"read-more\"' href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/may-birth-flower-facts%5C/%5C%22" aria-label='\"Read' more>Read more\n","protected":false},"author":10000001,"featured_media":251752,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"0","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"254686,255009,250634,252801","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"category":[15,12],"tags":[358],"topics":[1088,246],"class_list":["post-251466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-environment","category-holidays-celebrations","tag-plants-trees","topics-flowers","topics-may","infinite-scroll-item","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","resize-featured-image"],"acf":{"tfs_previous_post_link":251194,"tfs_next_post_link":false,"tfs_sources":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/how-to\/grow-plants\/how-to-grow-lily-of-the-valley-convallaria\/","title":"Gardener's World","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/www.longfield-gardens.com\/article\/all-about-lily-of-the-valley\/","title":"Longfield Gardens","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk\/2011\/apr\/30\/kate-middleton-homegrown-bouquet-wedding","title":"The Guardian","no_follow":true},{"url":"https:\/\/biblehub.com\/nkjv\/songs\/2.htm","title":"Bible Hub","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/enduringword.com\/bible-commentary\/song-of-solomon-2\/","title":"Enduring Word","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/list-of-plants-in-the-family-Asparagaceae-2075378","title":"Britannica - Asparagaceae","no_follow":true},{"url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Finnish_national_symbols","title":"Wikipedia - Finnish national symbols","no_follow":true},{"url":"https:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/uk\/garden\/plants\/a41245028\/lily-of-the-valley\/","title":"House Beautiful","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lily_of_the_valley","title":"Wikipedia - Lily of the valley","no_follow":true},{"url":"https:\/\/www.trianglenursery.co.uk\/flower-guides\/lily-of-the-valley-guide","title":"Triangle Nursery","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/www.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/trees-woods-and-wildlife\/british-trees\/a-z-of-british-trees\/hawthorn\/","title":"Woodland trust","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/plant\/hawthorn","title":"Britannica - Hawthorn","no_follow":true},{"url":"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/hawthorn-berry-benefits","title":"Healthline","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Crataegus_monogyna","title":"Wikipedia - Crataegus monogyna","no_follow":true},{"url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Crataegus","title":"Wikipedia - Crataegus","no_follow":true},{"url":"https:\/\/yalebooks.yale.edu\/2015\/07\/20\/hawthorn-power-in-fairy-tales-the-cult-of-the-virgin-and-the-cult-of-the-undead\/","title":"Yale University Press","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20161124141728\/http:\/\/languageofflowers.com\/flowermeaning.htm","title":"Language of Flowers","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/treesforlife.org.uk\/into-the-forest\/trees-plants-animals\/trees\/hawthorn\/","title":"Trees for Life","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wildlife-in-norfolk\/nature-reserves\/reserves\/hethel-old-thorn","title":"Norfolk Wildlife Trust","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/harrypotter.fandom.com\/wiki\/Hawthorn","title":"Harry Potter Fandom","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/allpoetry.com\/Song-To-The-Lily-Of-The-Valley","title":"All Poetry","no_follow":false},{"url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thomas_Cowherd","title":"Wikipedia - Thomas Cowherd","no_follow":true}],"tfs_guest_author":false,"is_trending":true,"tfs_pinterest_image":251688,"tfs_social_fact":"Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, carried lily of the valley as part of her bridal bouquet at her wedding in 2011.","tfs_pinterest_description":"Discover the enchanting world of lily of the valley &amp; hawthorn, from their symbolic meanings to historical significance. 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