snowdrop
noun
snow·drop
ˈsnō-ˌdräp 
: a bulbous European herb (Galanthus nivalis) of the amaryllis family bearing nodding white flowers that often appear while the snow is on the ground
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From snowdrops and crocuses in Vermont to azaleas in North Carolina and pink evening primrose in Texas, color is popping up everywhere.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Spring has sprung at Martha's Bedford farm, with blooming crocuses, snowdrops, winter aconite, hellebores, irises, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Common spring-blooming bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops and tulips.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
In the Midwest, daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, and grape hyacinths come to mind when seeing green foliage push through the snow.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Spring has sprung at Martha's Bedford farm, with blooming crocuses, snowdrops, winter aconite, hellebores, irises, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Common spring-blooming bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops and tulips.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
In the Midwest, daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, and grape hyacinths come to mind when seeing green foliage push through the snow.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Snowdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowdrop. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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snowdrop
noun
snow·drop
-ˌdräp
: a European plant that is related to the amaryllises and produces nodding white flowers that often appear while snow is still on the ground
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