Galanthus elwesii
Caucasian Snowdrop, Giant Snowdrop
Other regional names: Greater Snowdrop
- Greater Snowdrop
Also known as: Chianthemum elwesii (Hook.f.) Kuntze +4 more
- Chianthemum elwesii (Hook.f.) Kuntze
- Galanthus elewesii Hook.f.
- Galanthus graecus Boiss. ex Orph.
- Galanthus graecus f. maximus Zahar.
- Galanthus graecus var. maximus Hayek
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaryllidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
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Galanthus elwesii (commonly known as Caucasian Snowdrop or Giant Snowdrop) is a bulbous plant within the Amaryllidaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Turkey, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms