Snowflakes (Leucojum vernum) are in bloom reminding me that it’s winter. Melbourne’s weather may be very cool in winter but not cold enough to snow. Nevertheless, snowflakes are good enough for me. They are earliest flowering bulb and a reminder that spring is in the air. Snowflakes are often confused with snowdrops (Galanthus) as both bulbs have dainty white bell-shaped flowers. Snowflakes differ in that each petal on the bell has a green spot at the tip. Pictured are snowdrops growing in a cluster. They decorate the trunk of the grape vine – a bit like hazard lights - to watch your step.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Snowflakes
Snowflakes (Leucojum vernum) are in bloom reminding me that it’s winter. Melbourne’s weather may be very cool in winter but not cold enough to snow. Nevertheless, snowflakes are good enough for me. They are earliest flowering bulb and a reminder that spring is in the air. Snowflakes are often confused with snowdrops (Galanthus) as both bulbs have dainty white bell-shaped flowers. Snowflakes differ in that each petal on the bell has a green spot at the tip. Pictured are snowdrops growing in a cluster. They decorate the trunk of the grape vine – a bit like hazard lights - to watch your step.
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