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The lily of the valley, or Coriolaria majalis, is not a true lily; in fact, it belongs to the asparagus family, even if certain lilies' foliage is resemblant to its own. A medium-sized grass grows from 5 to 10 inches long and 1 to 3 inches wide, starting from the center of a cluster. When different types are planted for cross-pollination, tiny, graceful white flowers rise on long stems from the leaf clusters in the spring, and orange-red berries bloom later in the fall. Don't be fooled by the bell-shaped petals of lilies of the valley's delicate appearance. This resilient…