spring snowflake

plant

Also known as: Leucojum vernum

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The spring snowflake, scientifically known as Leucojum vernum, is a small flowering plant belonging to the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. It is closely related to snowdrops and typically emerges from bulbs in early spring.1

This perennial herb features basal, linear leaves and produces nodding, bell-shaped flowers. These flowers are white with six tepals, often marked with green or yellow at their tips, and are known for being fragrant. The fruit of the snowflake plant is a dry capsule. These plants are cultivated as garden flowers and can spread easily in suitable conditions.12

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Several species, including spring snowflake (Leucojum vernum) and summer snowflake (L. aestivum), are cultivated as garden flowers. The plants are closely related to snowdrops (genus Galanthus) and typically emerge from bulbs in early spring.
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Several species, including spring snowflake (Leucojum vernum) and summer snowflake (L. aestivum), are cultivated as garden flowers. The plants are closely related to snowdrops (genus Galanthus) and typically emerge from bulbs in early spring.
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