Galanthus nivalis all or most of it. Occasionally plants are found with green markings on the outer surface of the outer tepals. The six long, pointed anthers open by pores or short slits. The ovary is three-celled, ripening into a three-celled capsule. Each whitish seed has a small, fleshy tail (the elaiosome) containing substances attractive to ants which distribute the seeds. The leaves die back a few weeks after the flowers have faded. "G. nivalis" is a cross-pollinating plant, but sometimes self-pollination takes place. It is pollinated by bees. See "Galanthus": Propagation. Snowdrops contain an active substance called galantamine (or galanthamine) which
Flower garden garden. It is usually only a feature of large residences. The cutting garden is typically placed in a fertile and sunlight position out of public view and is not artistically arranged, as it contains flowers for "cutting". The cutting garden may comprise a herb garden and ornamental vegetables as well. Flower garden A flower garden or floral garden is any garden where flowers are grown and displayed. Because flowers bloom at varying times of the year, and some plants are annual, dying each winter, the design of flower gardens can take into consideration maintaining a sequence of bloom and consistent