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Campanula and lily of the valley, although having similar names, are actually two completely different flowers. They have obvious differences in many aspects. Now, let's discuss their differences in detail.

I. Family and genus and appearance
Different family and genus: Campanula belongs to the genus Abutilon of the Malvaceae family (there is also a view that it belongs to the genus Campanula of the Campanulaceae family. This may be related to different varieties or classification standards. But here, we take the genus Abutilon of the Malvaceae family as the standard for explanation), while lily of the valley belongs to the genus Convallaria of the Liliaceae family.
Appearance characteristics:
Campanula: The flower is similar to a small wind chime. The flower shape is bell-shaped and has a long pedicel. The petal colors are rich and colorful, including purple, pink, white, etc., with bright and vivid colors. The plant is relatively tall, generally growing to about 30 to 100 centimeters, and the stem is relatively thick.
Lily of the valley: The flower is also bell-shaped, but it is smaller and drooping, just like a string of delicate small bells hanging on the flower stem. The flower color is mainly white, pure and flawless. The plant is relatively short, usually about 15 to 30 centimeters, and the stem is relatively slender.

II. Growth environment
Campanula: It is native to regions such as southern Europe (there is also a view that it is native to tropical regions of South America). It likes a warm climate, and the suitable growth temperature is around 15°C to 25°C. It prefers fertile and well-drained soil. Such an environment is conducive to the growth of its root system and the absorption of nutrients.
Lily of the valley: It is mainly distributed in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, such as Europe, Asia, and North America. There are also wild distributions in Northeast China, North China and other regions of China. It has strong cold resistance and can grow in a relatively cold environment. Lily of the valley is suitable for taking root in loose, fertile and moist soil. Such soil conditions are conducive to the expansion of its root system and the accumulation of nutrients.

III. Uses and values
Campanula: Because of its bright and dazzling flowers, it is often planted as potted flowers or courtyard flowers, adding beautiful colors to living spaces. Campanula mainly has ornamental value, and its beautiful flowers can bring people pleasant visual enjoyment.
Lily of the valley: The flower shape is small and exquisite and is often used in bouquets, flower arrangements, etc., which can create a romantic atmosphere. In addition, although lily of the valley is poisonous throughout the plant, it also has certain medicinal value under the guidance of professional doctors, such as strengthening the heart and diuretic effects. However, due to its toxicity, it must be used with caution.

In conclusion, campanula and lily of the valley have obvious differences in family and genus, appearance, growth environment, uses and values.