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"Purple Rain" is a song by the American (sadly deceased) musician Prince and his backing band The Revolution. It is the title track of the 1984 album of the same name, which in turn is the soundtrack album for the 1984 film of the same name starring Prince, and was released as the album's third single. The song is a power ballad that combines rock, R&B, gospel and orchestral music !!
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom (Anais Nin) !!
The genus has about four hundred species that occur in temperate regions. Most species occur in moist and slightly shaded places. After flowering, the spent flower turns downwards, after ripening the seed box rises again and opens. The dried seed capsule is under tension and when moved, the seeds shoot away. Violets are also used as a base for many perfumes. It even makes candy. Young leaves are edible in boiled form and contain many vitamins. The flowers can be used to decorate meals. Flowers, leaves and roots are also used medicinally !!
The scent of the lily of the valley is considered by some to be one of the most attractive of all wildflowers.