How to identify Greater snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii)
Greater snowdrop, also known as Elwess snowdrop, Giant turkish snowdrop
Greater snowdrop is a bulbous perennial with a striking appearance in late winter to early spring. It features two to three strap-shaped, basal leaves that provide a backdrop to its large, solitary white flowers. Each bloom is carried on a naked stem typically 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) in height, and is known to rise from the ground, often through a blanket of snow. The visual profile of this plant is characterized by a more robust size in both foliage and floral elements compared to its close relatives.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Solitary white flowers on 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) tall stems rising through snow.
Bell-shaped flowers with distinctive white tepals and green-marked inner segments.
Tripartite fruit capsules with dry, paper-like texture and small black seeds.
Linear greyish-green leaves up to 4 inches (10 cm) long and 1 1/4 inches (3 cm) wide.
Smooth, green stems emerging from bulbous base, 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) high.
The leaves of greater snowdrop are linear to very narrowly lanceolate, extending up to 4 inches (10 cm) long after flowering and 1 1/4 inches (3 cm) wide. They exhibit a greyish-green color and arise directly from the base of the bulb. The texture is smooth, and the greyish-green hue is consistent throughout the leaf's surface, which helps in distinguishing greater snowdrop.
The flowers of greater snowdrop are a captivating sight, featuring a solitary, waxy, pendulous, bell-shaped structure that measures about 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Each flower is borne on a slender, leafless pedicel. The 6-parted tepals are predominantly white, with the inner segments distinctively marked by a terminal green spot. These flowers bloom from late winter to early spring, providing a striking splash of color during the cold season.
The stem of greater snowdrop is smooth, green, and emerges from a bulbous base. It typically measures about 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) in height and is cylindrical in shape with a relatively narrow diameter, around 0.1-0.2 inches (2.5-5 mm). The texture is uniformly smooth, and it does not exhibit any branching. The stem supports the plant’s single, nodding flower, making it a distinctive feature for identification.
The fruit of greater snowdrop is a capsule that exhibits a unique dehiscence, neatly splitting into three sections to release its contents. This characteristic tripartite opening is a notable feature for identification. The petite capsule's exterior is typically a greenish to pale brown hue, merging seamlessly with the plant's overall color palette. It presents a dry, paper-like texture at maturity, when it reaches its full size proportionate to the plant's modest stature. The encapsulated seeds are small and black, contrasting sharply with the lighter colored capsule.
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Scientific Classification of Greater snowdrop
