May birth flower
May’s birth flower is the lily of the valley
A flower for sweetness, humility and the return of happiness. The second flower of the month is the hawthorn.
About lily of the valley
- Its tiny white bells have one of the strongest scents of any spring flower, used in perfumes like Dior’s Diorissimo.
- Every part of the plant is poisonous, so it’s one to admire, not eat.
- In France, people give sprigs of lily of the valley (muguet) on May 1 for luck. Catherine Middleton carried it in her wedding bouquet in 2011.
Also for May: hawthorn
- The hawthorn blossoms in May in Britain, where it was long called the may tree. It stands for hope.
Famous May birthdays
Pick a day to see who was born on it.
- May 1Charli D’Amelio · TikToker, 2004
- May 2Dwayne Johnson · actor, 1972
- May 5Adele · singer, 1988
- May 6Angel Reese · basketball player, 2002
- May 7MrBeast · YouTuber, 1998
- May 11Sabrina Carpenter · singer, 1999
- May 12Tony Hawk · skateboarder, 1968
- May 13Morgan Wallen · country singer, 1993
- May 13Robert Pattinson · actor, 1986
- May 13Stephen Colbert · TV host, 1964
- May 14Mark Zuckerberg · Facebook founder, 1984
- May 16Janet Jackson · singer, 1966
May birth flower
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What is the birthstone for May?
The lily of the valley, with the hawthorn as the second May flower. It stands for sweetness, humility and the return of happiness.
What does the May birth flower mean?
Lily of the valley stands for sweetness, humility and the return of happiness. Its tiny white bells have one of the strongest scents of any spring flower, used in perfumes like Dior’s Diorissimo.
What is May’s birthstone?
Emerald, for rebirth, love and wisdom.
Which zodiac signs are born in May?
Taurus until May 20, and Gemini from May 21.
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