Galanthus nivalis 14Feb2016 NS7848 MP
The grey-green leaves are distinctive.
Galanthus nivalis NS6057 26Feb2021 PW
Galanthus nivalis NS6057 26Feb2021 PW
The seed pods are distinctive..
Galanthus nivalis NS8761 13May18 PW
Later in the season it can also be identified by the leaves alone when in suitable habitat.
Galanthus nivalis NS8761 13May18 PW
Galanthus nivalis - Snowdrop
The Snowdrop is a distinctive flower that is usually one of the first flowers of the season.
The commonest is Galanthus nivalis. This has a grey-green leaves, usually less than 6mm across and at the leaf-base, they face each other, rather than one wrap around the inner one.
There are many introduced species and cultivars that can be distinguished brighter green, wider leaves and by the arrangement of the inner and outer “petals” and the markings, . For more information see this video or this identification sheet from the BSBI.