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Chionodoxa cretica
Scientific Name: Chionodoxa cretica
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
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Glory-of-the-Snow (Chionodoxa and Scilla species)
Chionodoxa, commonly known as glory-of-the-snow, is a small genus of bulbous plants. Some species formerly classified as Chionodoxa are now considered to be within the genus Scilla.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant grows from a bulb.
- The plant produces flowers.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Genus: Chionodoxa
- Family: Asparagaceae (formerly Hyacinthaceae or Scilloideae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Chionodoxa cretica Boiss. & Heldr. is a synonym of Scilla cretica (Boiss. & Heldr.) Speta; Chionodoxa nana (syn Scilla nana).
- Alternative Scientific Names: Scilla nana (formerly called Chionodoxa nana or Chionodoxa cretica).
Distribution and Habitat
- Several species, including Chionodoxa cretica and Chionodoxa nana, are native to Crete.
- Chionodoxa cretica grows in the White Mountains of Crete.
- Found near snow patches in Crete.
Morphological Characteristics
- Grows from a bulb.
- Chionodoxa nana or dwarf glory-of-the-snow is a bulbous perennial.
- From two narrow leaves, a short spike of up to 4 soft blue blooms, each with a white eye, is borne in late winter. These flowers open out to flat-stars.
- Chionodoxa nana flowers in early spring with flowers in shades of lilac blue.
- Chionodoxa cretica grows to a height of 15cm, with blue or white flowers.
Quirky Facts
- The name Chionodoxa comes from the Greek words "chion" (snow) and "doxa" (glory, pride).
Further Information
- Find help and information on Chionodoxa cretica from the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).
- International Plant Names Index lists Chionodoxa cretica Jaub. & Spach.
- Tropicos and IPCN databases may contain further information.