Le Muguet given on the 1st of May, originally from Japan but now cultivated in Nantes and Bordeaux for distribution throughout France. A symbol of spring which coincides with the flower season and the first rays of sun. A good luck flower to give to a friend or lover and 13 "clochettes/ bells" in particular are prized.
In 1561 King Charles 1X visited La Drome where he was given muguet as a friendship offering. Every year after that he decided to give the ladies of his court a sprig of muguet, and it is said that was where the tradition started. In 2012, 35.9 millions of muguet were sold.
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