Lily of the Valley (Convallaria magalis) is a dependable perennial with small bell shaped sweetly scented flowers. Regarding this strong fragrance, a 2012 biological study
demonstrated that the aroma of these flowers, specifically the ligand bourgeanal, in high concentrations, imitates the role of progesterone in stimulating mammalian sperm to swim, a process called chemotaxis. No wonder I have always loved my Lily of the Valley.
So put that in your memory bank.
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