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Search Term(s): Galanthus nivalis   (1 record found)

AMARYLLIDACEAE
Amaryllis Family
Galanthus nivalis  (snowdrop)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Galanthus: from the Greek gala (milk) and anthis (flower), referring to the color and shape of the flower; nivalis: growing in or near snow, or referring to the white color
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
March-April
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Cultivated and escaping to moist woodlands and floodplains; primarily of the Piedmont, rare on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
Yes
Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Europe
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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