Galanthus nivalis
Snowdrop
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The Galanthus nivalis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Snowdrop.

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Latin Name:  Galanthus nivalis
Common Name:  Snowdrop
Family:  Amaryllidaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The bulb is somewhat poisonous[100, 200]
 
Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  0.08
 
Habitat:  Shady pastures, woods and orchards, usually on damp soils[4, 13, 17]. Probably native in Wales and W. England, but naturalized in other parts of Britain[17].

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