Common name:
Common snowdrop
Family:
Scientific name:
Galanthus nivalis
Main flower color:
Range:
England, Wales and lowland regions of Scotland. Native in some areas but mostly introduced
Height:
Up to 25 cm
Habitat:
Damp, shady woodland
Flowers:
Nodding, solitary, formed of a green spathe and six white perianth segments; three outer and three inner, these latter about half as long, deeply notched, and flecked with green towards the tip
Leaves:
Basal, grey-green, linear, keeled
Season:
January to March
Rarity:
★★★★★
