Galanthus gracilis
Snowdrop
Also known as: Galanthus elwesii subsp. minor D.A.Webb +3 more
- Galanthus elwesii subsp. minor D.A.Webb
- Galanthus elwesii var. stenophyllus Kamari
- Galanthus nivalis subsp. reflexus (Lindl.) K.Richt.
- Galanthus reflexus Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaryllidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
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Galanthus gracilis (commonly known as Snowdrop) is a bulbous plant within the Amaryllidaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
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)
Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany