Snowdrops, Galanthus species, Flowers from Lombardy France
Snowdrops Flower is yet another flower impossible to grow in southern part of India . The remote possibility of finding them would be in the regions that are cold all twelve months of the year. When I toured Europe I chanced such wonderful varieties of flowers which are so difficult to grow in Bangalore, especially in my teeny weeny balcony garden.
This post is on the Snowdrops Flowers I saw in Normandy region of France. At the sight of this single stalk of bells, I went on my knees. They are tiny, measuring a centimetre, with a gentle breeze blowing; it was a challenge to frame them well. After so many settings I got them standing still in my frame.
Snowdrops Galanthus species Flowers
This is the first flower to bloom at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. These flowers symbolize hope.
Blooming months of Snowdrops Galanthus species Flowers are February to March, but I spotted them in April. May be they are the last ones to bloom. Usually these flowers grace the gardens after winters when most other flower species are still dormant.
The leaves of snowdrops were green in color, shaped long and slender. They resembled blades of grass.
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Legends and Myths of Snowdrops Flower
There are some legends associated with these flowers.
According to Moldovan legend (Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe):
during a fight between Lady Spring and Winter Witch, Lady Spring cuts her finger. The drop of blood from Lady Spring’s finger melted the snow and a snowdrop flower grew. The pure white flower is a sign of Lady Spring’s victory over the Winter Witch.
A German legend which goes way back in times of origin of our world goes like this:
Snow didn’t have a color and desperately pleaded for colors from different flowers. None but Snowdrops Flower obliged and gave it the white color. Others felt snow was too cold and unpleasant. As a return gift winter snow allows Snowdrops Flower to bloom and offers it protection from the harshness of cold weather. Snow and Snowdrops flower exist side by side.
See another teeny-weeny flower – Purple Grape Hyacinth from Amsterdam
Snowdrops Flower Interesting Facts
- Snowdrops are the official flower for January birthdays.
- There are 75 different types of Snowdrops Flower; all are white.
- In some countries it is illegal to pluck wildflowers, you can be fined. Photograph them as many times as you want.
- Fragrance of snowdrops is not particularly strong. In perfumery, the essence of Snowdrop adds a freshness and coolness.
- Snowdrops are poisonous due to alkaloid compounds, which are concentrated in their bulbs. Two alkaloids found in snowdrops are: Lycorine and Galantamine. Both are also found in daffodils.
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So pretty and delicate these flowers look! Hard to believe that they are poisonous!
Some paradox!
tough to believe that it is poisonous
nicely captured…these look so delicate !! It is certainly tough to frame them on a windy day….
Such a lovely flower is poisonous. Looks do deceive.
Great capture, Indrani.
Your capture is delicacy incarnate:)
So pretty. Thankfully we can bring back some PICTURES. 🙂
I know it is hard to believe Maniparna, but that is what is said about the flowers.
Beautiful capture, Indrani…are these really poisonous?
You have taken an exquisite photo of a very tiny, delicate flower. I can almost smell it's fragrance.
Nice information Indrani ji
They look so delicate and pretty!
Lily is the symbol of purity.
"as white as a lily flower"….
These look so delicate and pretty.
very lovely lyli
Thanks Indrani for your efforts to capture this mesmerizing beauty as you said you got this after so many settings.
Gorgeous flower. Have you seen the 'Breaking Bad' series? The main character uses 'Lily of the Valley' to poison someone. 🙂 Lovely pic!
What a dainty, pretty flower! Didn't know about it.. thanks for sharing Indrani 🙂
pretty flower and a nice capture
These pretty lilies look like Siroy lilies found in Siroy hills of Manipur. Refreshing to see these right n the morning. 🙂
Exquisite blooms! I love that little tinge of green on the white!
I finally did my post on my terrapin story. Each time, I see your turtles on the log, I tell myself, when I get my photos, I will post it.
I too went on my knees to photograph mine. Some plant expert says the ones in NZ are called snow flakes.
I had no idea they were poisonous. I have them in my garden.
I have never noticed those green spots before your photo!
I'm glad you found them Indrani and I think it's a lovely shot!
lovely
again, i'm not familiar when it comes to this blooms, but they are certainly very pretty,
and the way you captured it, was just perfect.
what a lovely flower!
Such elegant and lovely simplicity.
I love these beautiful and fragile looking flowers. Great shot.
a beautiful delicate flower..i haven't seen this in India definitely 🙂
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Beautiful image.
Amazing picture. Thank you for this joy. Please have a good new week.
I love their scent!
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Have a blessed Sunday!
I have always loved Lily of the Valley. They used to grow well in my father's garden in England.
So beautiful!! And a wonderful photo!
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SUeAnn
Your photo is beautiful, you captured them perfectly. These are one of the first flowers we see here in the early spring. There is a small pond in one of our local parks where they grow in abundance.
Eine wunderschön poetische Fotografie eines Maiglöckenchens liebe Indrani…
Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Hans-Peter
very pretty! they look like little dainty bells.:p
Nice capture. And what a charming name for this exquisite lily !
What a delicate, exquisite flower, Indrani! And you've captured it perfectly. I lived in Montana for 18 years and I think I just may have seen some of these — although I didn't know what they were until now! Exquisite! Hope your weekend is going well!
Sylvia