Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Galanthus L. [410]

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genus_en: Snowdrop

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Amaryllidaceae

family_ja: ヒガンバナ

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distribution_en: Europe to Iran

description_en: Genus of about 19 species of bulbous perennials found from Europe to W. Asia, mostly in upland woodland but also in rocky sites. They bloom mainly from late winter to mid-spring, each bulb usually producing a single, pendent bloom with an arching flower-stalk on a slender stem, above 2, rarely 3, semi-erect, strap-shaped to inversely lance-shaped, basal leaves. The pear-shaped flowers are white, with 3 small inner tepals variably marked green, and 3 larger, spreading outer tepals. They are sometimes scented. Most snowdrops are vigorous and easily grown; some are suitable for naturalizing in grass or light woodland, and grow well in borders and rock gardens. All parts may cause mild stomach upset if ingested; contact with the bulbs may irritate skin.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed of species as soon as ripe in containers in an open frame; keep shaded in summer. Galanthus species hybridize readily in gardens and seed may not come true. Lift and divide clumps of bulbs as soon as the leaves begin to die down after flowering.

pests_en: Prone to narcissus bulb fly and grey mould (Botrytis galanthina).

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comment:

comment_ja: スノードロップ(snowdrop)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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