Galanthus

Galanthus, commonly known as snowdrops, snowflakes, and winter roses is a flowering plant of the family Amaryllidaceae. It is one of the earliest perennial plants to flower in the Northern Hemisphere and is celebrated in February to mark the official start of Spring among many European countries. This hardy plant can survive in mild climates all year-round, though it is also available in dried and florist form for more tropical countries. Its genus name in Latin means “milk flower,” for its delicate white petals.