Genus: Galanthus

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Last Modified 03/09/2012

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Nomenclature

Galanthus Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1: 288. 1753.

List of Galanthus Species

General Discussion

The widely-cultivated Galanthus elwesii Hooker and Galanthus nivalis L. have been reported from our area. However, the handful of reports are ambiguous regarding their cultivated status. Galanthus may eventually be confirmed in our area, but no definitive adventive populations have yet been seen.

References to Galanthus

  • Stern, F. C. 1956. Snowdrops and snowflakes- a study of the genera Galanthus and Leucojum. Royal Horticultural Society, London. , 128 pages.