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Galanthus

Galanthus

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A small white flower that blooms in early spring
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Galanthus blooms beautifully in early spring.

Examples

  • Many parks feature large displays of Galanthus each spring.

  • Gardeners admire Galanthus for its delicate white blossoms and early blooming.

  • Galanthus is often the first flower to appear as winter ends.

  • Have you seen the Galanthus in my garden?

  • The garden is filled with blooming Galanthus, signaling the arrival of spring.

  • Every year, Galanthus appears in my garden, bringing the first signs of spring to life.

  • I love watching the Galanthus as they emerge from the snow, marking the end of winter.

Synonyms

snowdrop
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A small white flower that blooms in early spring while snow still covers the ground

is the scientific genus term used in botany rather than the everyday name

Surface Forms

Galanthus main

Etymology

The word Galanthus comes from the Greek parts gala 'milk' and anthus 'flower', so it literally means 'milk-flower'. This fits the plant well because snowdrops are small, white flowers that look like drops of milk and are often the first to bloom in early spring.