Lily of the valley tree
A beautiful but poisonous evergreen shrub.
Lily of the valley tree is an evergreen shrub or small tree with small, white, fragrant flowers that are very similar to the flowers of the real lily of the valley.
However, one must be careful because the plant is highly toxic and causes severe diarrhoea upon ingestion.
Facts:
- Greenhouse location: Mediterranean House
- Danish name: Liljekonvalbusk
- Latin name: Clethra arborea
- Family: Clethras / Clethraceae
- Natural habitat: Madeira