genus Galanthus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:family_Amaryllidaceae
gptkbp:aroma fragrant flowers
gptkbp:breeding_season January to March
fall
solitary or in clusters
winter to early spring
possible with other species
gptkbp:characteristics bulbous perennial
gptkbp:climate temperate climates
gptkbp:common_name snowdrop
gptkbp:companion_plants crocus
gptkbp:conservation_status not threatened
gptkbp:cultivation ornamental gardening
gptkbp:cultural_practices mulching
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of hope
gptkbp:disease_resistance generally resistant
gptkbp:edibility not edible
gptkbp:environmental_impact toxic to humans and pets
gptkbp:family Amaryllidaceae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:white
three outer and three inner tepals
gptkbp:genetic_diversity ongoing research
gptkbp:growth_habit clumping
gptkbp:habitat woodlands
gptkbp:height 2-3 inches
3-6 inches
6-12 inches
gptkbp:historical_event medicinal properties
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label genus Galanthus
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:plant
gptkbp:landscape border plantings
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement gptkb:green
linear leaves
linear and strap-like
gptkbp:lighting partial shade to full sun
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:pests slugs and snails
gptkbp:pollinators bees
gptkbp:propagation_method bulb division
gptkbp:region USDA zones 3-7
gptkbp:research_interest botanical studies
gptkbp:seed_dispersal wind and water
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:species gptkb:television_series
gptkb:Galanthus_nivalis
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships mycorrhizal fungi
gptkbp:tradition associated with spring festivals
gptkbp:uses ground cover
gptkbp:water_source moderate