snowdrop
noun
snow·drop
ˈsnō-ˌdräp 
: a bulbous European herb (Galanthus nivalis) of the amaryllis family bearing nodding white flowers that often appear while the snow is on the ground
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In shadier locations, add snowdrops, winter aconites (Eranthis), Scilla siberica (squill), early flowering daffodils, trout lilies (Erythronium), and Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides), which all prefer a moist soil.
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Common spring-blooming bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops and tulips.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
This spring Lady Bamford, who is the founder of Daylesford Organic, a popular British lifestyle brand, hosted various lunches with themes inspired by plants grown on the estate like snowdrops and tulips.
—Plum Sykes, New York Times, 14 May 2024
To start with, the snowdrops) in my home driveway garden (Galanthus nivalis) are now in full bloom— yes — in January!
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Feb. 2024
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Common spring-blooming bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops and tulips.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
This spring Lady Bamford, who is the founder of Daylesford Organic, a popular British lifestyle brand, hosted various lunches with themes inspired by plants grown on the estate like snowdrops and tulips.
—Plum Sykes, New York Times, 14 May 2024
To start with, the snowdrops) in my home driveway garden (Galanthus nivalis) are now in full bloom— yes — in January!
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Feb. 2024
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snowdrop
noun
snow·drop
-ˌdräp
: a European plant that is related to the amaryllises and produces nodding white flowers that often appear while snow is still on the ground
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