Summer snowflake Leucojum aestivum.
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Despite it’s name, the summer snowflake actually appears during April and May. It’s similar in appearance to the snowdrop, which it is often mistaken for, as they both enjoy similar habitats.
Plant family: Amaryllidaceae
Aliases: Dewdrop, Loddon lily, snowbell, St Agnes flower
Flowering period: April – May
Flower colour: White
Preferred soil type: Moist, well drained
Habitat: Woodland, hedgerows, ditch banks
Status: Common
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