Leucojum aestivum L.
Robust, hardy, bulbous perennial with leafless stems bearing up to 8 bell-shaped, faintly chocolate-scented, white flowers with green tips in spring. To 60cm. [RHSE, Hortus, Baker Am.].
Horticultural & Botanical History
First fully botanically described by Linnaeus in 1759 [Syst. Nat. ed.10, vol.2, p.975/1759].
An ancient garden plant. ‘Native of Austria, Hungary, Tuscany, the South of France, and, as it is said, of England likewise. Hardy; blooms in May.’ [BM t.1210/1809].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [B.295/1843]. Naturalised in the part of the garden known as Blarney.
Notes
Published May 17, 2009 - 02:15 PM | Last updated Jul 16, 2012 - 04:35 PM
Leucojum aestivum L. | BM t.1210/1809 | BHL
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
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| Region of origin | Eastern Europe and Caucasus |
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| Common Name | Summer snowflake, Meadow snowflake, Loddan lily |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Leucojum aestivum
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| Confidence level | high |