Snowdrops have started blooming in the garden.
Snowdrops are flowers that herald the arrival of spring.
Loanword from English 'snowdrop'; used interchangeably with マツユキソウ, but スノードロップ may sound more modern or Western.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form; less common than kana spellings.
Alternate kanji form; rarely used.
The Japanese name マツユキソウ (待雪草) literally means 'waiting-for-snow plant', likely referring to its early blooming while snow is still possible. The exact origin is uncertain.