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Spring Snowflake

Leucojum vernum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇱 Chile 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Leucojum
Species
Leucojum vernum (Spring Snowflake)

Names in Other Languages

French nivéole printanière
German Frühlings-Knotenblume, Märzenbecher

Similar Species in Leucojum

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Summer snowflake
Leucojum aestivum
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spring Snowflake?
The scientific name of Spring Snowflake is Leucojum vernum. It belongs to the genus Leucojum.
Where does Spring Snowflake live?
Spring Snowflake is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Spring Snowflake belong to?
Spring Snowflake (Leucojum vernum) belongs to the genus Leucojum, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaryllidaceae.
What kingdom does Spring Snowflake belong to?
Spring Snowflake (Leucojum vernum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Spring Snowflake?
The closest relatives of Spring Snowflake in the genus Leucojum include Summer snowflake.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Leucojum — 2 Species

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Spring Snowflake
Leucojum vernum
NE
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Summer snowflake
Leucojum aestivum
EN
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