January 13, 2012

Snowdrops


From the very beginning of this new year the Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) are in flower! A decidedly warm december gave them an early start. They are well adapted to cold weather, and will survive the coming snow and frost, if any.



Most Snowdrops you find in nature are escaped from gardens. But those here grow in a deep, isolated valley, far from any human occupation, so maybe they are truly wild.