At their best.

Galanthus. From the ancient Greek gala = milk and anthus = flower.
Snowdrops to most people of course. They are perennial plants which grow from bulbs
This is the time of year when the common varieties round here open their tiny flowers.
There are several famousgardens in the UK which open especially for the Snowdrop display. With many thousands of white flowers carpeting the ground it can be a thrilling sight which rivals the Bluebell woods of early Summer.
Snowdrop enthusiasts are called Galanthophiles. They will pay large sums of money for the bulbs of plants which are just a little different and become collector’s items. The differences are mainly in the markings on the flowers. These can be a different shade of green or sometimes yellow and may be unusual shapes. You can see some green markings on my photograph.
Round here Snowdrops do well and are found in the verges of many country lanes. The ones in our garden seem to be a later variety and also face north so they will be another couple of weeks before they make a good show.