The snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is a bulbous plant of the Galanthus nivalis (Amaryllidaceae) family. It is a common garden plant, which is also planted often and then naturalised. The plant originates from Southern Europe and is native to the Netherlands since the eighteenth century.
The generic name Galanthus is a combination of ancient Greek γάλα, gala (milk) and ἄνθος, anthos (flower), nivalis meaning: growing in or near the snow.
My name is Lisa Kompier, I live in Maarssen (Utrecht) and I am 29 years old.
My passion started about 7 years ago when there were still cameras with rolls that you had to hand in at the store so they could be developed.
I bought my first..
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