'THE POWER OF LOVE' ~ PEACE LILY (Spathiphyllum wallisii)

"We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace."

~ William Ewart Gladstone

PEACE LILY

(Spathiphyllum wallisii)

Common name		Peace lily
Botanical name		Spathiphyllum species; most commonly Spathiphyllum wallisii
Other common names		Madonna lily
Family		Araceae
General description		An evergreen perennial herb, often grown as an ornamental, also very popular as a container plant.
Flowers		The flowers are fleshy white to cream sheath or bract, called a spathe, surrounding a spike of fragrant, closely packed minute flowers.
Leaves		The leaves are bright green, lance shaped, shiny, up to 30cm long and clustered at the base of the plant.
Fruit/Berries		The fruit are inconspicuous white berries.
Other		The sap is clear.
Symptoms		This plant, if eaten, can produce a tingling or burning sensation, followed by swelling of the lips, mouth and tongue. Contact dermatitis may also occur in sensitive individuals.
Toxicity category		2, 3
Warning		Seek urgent medical attention if lips or tongue become swollen or if there is difficulty breathing or swallowing.

"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."

~ Mother Teresa