Galanthus nivalis – Snowdrop

  The delicate white flower of Galanthus nivalis, is traditionally seen to herald the end of winter. The narrow leaved snowdrop is very popular in cultivation and is commonly planted in gardens and parks. It is a very familiar site in the British Isles and in France even though it is not native.

  Snowdrops can be found mostly deciduous woodland and occasionally coniferous woodland. They thrive particularly well in calcareous soils and can also be found in meadows, pasture, stony slops and amongst scrub. Snowdrops can be poisonous and cause vomiting and diarrhoea if eaten in large quantities.