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Common Snowdrop

Galanthus nivalis

Photo by RikMartin
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Description:

One of the earliest flowering plants in UK. Plant about a foot tall with small white hanging flowers

Habitat:

Mostly deciduous woodland, but occasionally coniferous woodland. Also in meadows, pasture, amongst scrub, near rivers and on stony slopes, particularly on calcareous soils.

Reference Links:

Galanthus - Wikipedia, Galanthus nivalis (common snowdrop) | Plants & Fungi At Kew

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