Leucojum vernum

Common names: Spring Snow-flake

Genus: Leucojum

Species: Leucojum vernum

Class: Hexandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Leucojum

Modern Species: Leucojum vernum

Modern Family: Liliaceae alt. Amaryllidaceae

Plant Type: perennial (bulb)

Color: white, marked green or yellow just below apex

Season: "A month later than the snow drop."

Native Region: German and Italy

Artist: S. Edwards