| Family Liliaceae |
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| Genus: Galanthus. Genus of two dozen species of early spring perennials from Europe to west Asia (Zone 4). Notable for very early spring flower. |
Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrops).
Early spring flowering bulb with one small flower per plant, borne on an individual arching stalk.
Flowers are white to greenish-white. Typically planted in mass.
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Galanthus nivalis Common Name: = Snowdrops (USDA). Exotic to Wisconsin. Spring bulb with small white flowers, typically in mass planting. Flowers borne on individual stalks. Plants will spread over time. Popular spring bulb. |
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