Snowdrops

Common Name: Snowdrop – Eirlys in Welsh
Latin Name: Galanthus nivalis

Description: Perennial growing up to 25 cm tall, with narrow leaves forming clumps and one flower per stem

Season: Early spring – January to March

Colour: White with green

More Information: The snowdrop is one of the first signs of spring sometimes appearing through the snow.

Location: Woodland, roadside banks and graveyards – just about anywhere with shady areas below trees.