Syn.: Erinosma vernum Herb.
Family: Amaryllidaceae Jaume St.-Hil.
Distribution: Southern and Central Europe.
Habitat: Grows in shady and humid deciduous woods, glades and damp meadows from lowlands to mountains.
Description: Perennial herb with globose bulb, 10–30 cm high. Leaves linear, dark green, drooping flowers solitary or in twos, white with yellowish green spot at the tip. Flowers from February to March.
Endangering and Protection: Spring Snowflake is a protected plant in some countries (CZ, SK).
Note: Often cultivated in gardens as an ornamental plant.
Photos 9. 3. 2007 (Czechia, Šebín, wood near river Ohře).
