Galanthophile [n] /ɡəˈlanθə(ʊ)fʌɪl/ An enthusiastic collector and identifier of snowdrops (Galanthus). The term galanthophile was first coined by British botanist and garden writer E. A. Bowles in his letter to Oliver Wyatt - a fellow keen collector of bulbs - which he addressed “Dear Galanthophil.” These days, while we may not specifically collect bulbs of snowdrops or their cultivars, I’m sure many of us would count ourselves as serious admirers of the snowdrop - being the first bloom of the year to emerge from the dull, dark Earth: a small Winter miracle.
Snowdrops are the most delightful flowers. 💕💕
Snowdrops are the most delightful flowers. 💕💕