Citation: L., Syst. Nat. edn 10:975 (1759).

Synonymy: Not Applicable

Common name: Snowflake.

Description:
Bulb ovoid, c. 2.5 cm diam.; leaves 30-50 cm long, 10-15 mm broad; scape to 60 cm high; spathe 1, 4-5 cm long.

Flowers usually 3-7 in a l-sided umbel; perianth-segments 14-18 mm long, white tipped with green.

Capsule pear-shaped.

Distribution:  S.Aust.: FR, NL, SL.   Native to Europe and the Mediterranean region. Grown as a garden ornamental in Australia. Conservation status: naturalised Flowering time: July — Sept.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

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