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Glory-of-the-snow, another sign of spring
Chinodoxa ( from Greek words: Chion = snow; doxa = glory ) is in the family of Liliaceae, according to the flower expert. The flowers are supposed to open and be seen poking through the snow cover. While I have...
April 1, 2009 2:44 am
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Snowdrop, another early spring flower
Snowdrops, in the genus Galanthus (a Latin word for milk-white flowers), family Amaryllidaceae, are among the first bulbs to bloom in spring. Each bulb is capable of lasting a lifetime. The snowdrop flowers are described as white milk drops or...
March 29, 2009 7:21 pm
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