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Snowdrop, Schneeglöckchen

Galanthus nivalis L.

Photo by EvaH
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Field Notes

Description:

As its name implies, the blossoms often point through the snow in early spring. It has three long outer and three short inner petals with green marks. Leaves are blue-green.

Habitat:

Native in european deciduous forests. Growing them in gardens is very popular.

Reference Links:

Facts about snowdrop (Galanthus), Kleines Schneeglöckchen – Wikipedia, Galanthus nivalis

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