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Leucojum
Leucojum is a small genus of bulbous plants belonging to the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae native to Eurasia.
As currently circumscribed the genus includes only two known species
- Leucojum aestivum L. - summer snowflake or Loddon lily - Europe, Middle East, Caucasus; naturalized in Australia + North America
- Leucojum vernum L. - spring snowflake - southern + central Europe from Spain to Ukraine
Leucojum is a compound of Greek λευκος, leukos "white" and ἰόν, ion "violet". The spelling Leucoium is also used. Other common names include snowbell, dewdrop, and St. Agnes' flower.