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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And while most flowers go dormant in the winter, that's when snowdrops wake up, according to the New York Botanical Garden.
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Tina and Milo also have some friends, six flowers collectively named the Flo, which resemble snowdrops.
—Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
For year-round color, intersperse small bulbs like crocuses, snowdrops, and mini irises.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Early, mid, or late spring Often heralded as the first sign of spring, snowdrops are known for pushing their way through layers of snow to make their appearance.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Tina and Milo also have some friends, six flowers collectively named the Flo, which resemble snowdrops.
—Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
For year-round color, intersperse small bulbs like crocuses, snowdrops, and mini irises.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Early, mid, or late spring Often heralded as the first sign of spring, snowdrops are known for pushing their way through layers of snow to make their appearance.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Snowdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowdrop. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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