Leucojum

Leucojum
Flowers of Leucojum aestivum with female hairy-footed flower bee (Anthophora plumipes)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
Tribe: Galantheae
Genus: Leucojum
L.[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Nivaria Heist. ex Fabr.
  • Narcissoleucojum Ortega
  • Erinosma Herb.
  • Polyanthemum Bubani

Leucojum is a small genus of bulbous plants native to Eurasia belonging to the amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae.[2][3][4] As currently circumscribed, the genus includes only two known species,[1] most former species having been moved into the genus Acis. Both genera are known as snowflakes.[5]

Leucojum is a compound of Greek λευκος, leukos "white" and ἰόν, ion "violet".[5] The spelling Leucoium is also used. In addition to the common name snowflakes, the two Leucojum species are also known as St. Agnes' flower,[5] for patron saint of virgins and gardeners,[5][6] and snowbells.[7][8]

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