Status:
valid
Authors:
A.P.Davis & C.D.Brickell
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
New Plantsman 1: 17 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768846
Common Names
- Galanthus peshmenii
- Peshmen's Snowdrop
- Peshmenii Snowdrop
Description
Galanthus peshmenii (also called Snowdrop, among many other common names) is a small bulbous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has white bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the winter. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Galanthus peshmenii is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used for cut flower arrangements. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galanthus peshmenii has white flowers with six tepals. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galanthus peshmenii is a bulbous perennial that is easy to grow in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Galanthus peshmenii
Galanthus peshmenii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia and Russia.
Galanthus peshmenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galanthus peshmenii?
Galanthus peshmenii
What is the common name of Galanthus peshmenii?
Peshmen's Snowdrop
Where is Galanthus peshmenii native to?
Greece and Turkey
Species in the Galanthus genus
Galanthus allenii,
Galanthus alpinus,
Galanthus angustifolius,
Galanthus cilicicus,
Galanthus elwesii,
Galanthus fosteri,
Galanthus gracilis,
Galanthus ikariae,
Galanthus koenenianus,
Galanthus krasnovii,
Galanthus lagodechianus,
Galanthus nivalis,
Galanthus peshmenii,
Galanthus plicatus,
Galanthus reginae-olgae,
Galanthus rizehensis,
Galanthus transcaucasicus,
Galanthus trojanus,
Galanthus valentinei,
Galanthus woronowii,
Galanthus platyphyllus,
Galanthus lagodechianus,
Galanthus panjutinii,
Galanthus samothracicus,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis,
Acis longifolia,
Acis rosea,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis fabrei,
Acis nicaeensis,
Acis tingitana,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis valentina,
Acis ionica,
Agapanthus africanus,
Agapanthus campanulatus,
Agapanthus caulescens,
Agapanthus coddii,
Agapanthus inapertus,
Agapanthus praecox,
Agapanthus walshii,
Allium aaseae,
Allium abramsii,
Allium acidoides,
Allium aciphyllum,
Allium acuminatum,
Allium acutiflorum,
Allium aegilicum,
Allium affine,
Allium afghanicum,
Allium aflatunense,
Allium agrigentinum,
Allium akaka,
Allium alabasicum,
Allium alaicum,
Allium albiflorum,
Allium albotunicatum,
Allium albovianum,
Allium alexandrae,
Allium alexeianum,
Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
Allium altyncolicum,
Allium amethystinum,
Allium ampeloprasum,
Allium amphibolum,
Allium amplectens,
Allium anacoleum,
Allium anatolicum,
Allium anceps,
Allium angulosum,
Allium anisopodium,