Found this plant growing in a few patches in our backyard. Probably really common but have never seen. Tried some initial searches, but didn't find a match that seemed right.
USDA hardiness zone 5, no discernible smell, just started sprouting very recently. The flowers are ovalish (like a football) and every one of them is white. One flower per stem. Waxy stem.
by moikheck
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Galanthus aka Snowdrops! One of the first signs of spring, I saw so many in the woods today
100% snowdrops
You are so lucky, they look super healthy
My favorite spring ephemeral!
Snowdrops, the 1st and my favorite spring flower, they are my favorite because they signal the end, or at least beginning of the end of winter.
In Switzerland a related species (*Galanthus nivalis*) is called Schneeglöckli, which translates as little snow bells. I love them ❤️
When the petals open there’s a tiny patch of green inside