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Gagea serotina (L.) Ker Gawl.

Snowdon lily (Liliaceae)

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Synonym | Lloydia serotina (L.) Reichb.

In the British Isles, Gagea serotina is only found on cliffs on a few of the highest mountains in Snowdonia.

Snowdon (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-06-01

 Snowdon lily / Gagea serotina: In the British Isles, _Gagea serotina_ is only found on cliffs on a few of the highest mountains in Snowdonia.

Unlike most other Gagea species, the flowers of Gagea serotina are white, often with purple streaks on the outside.

Kärnten, Austria; 2006-07-05

 Snowdon lily / Gagea serotina: Unlike most other _Gagea_ species, the flowers of _Gagea serotina_ are white, often with purple streaks on the outside.

Although it is dangerously rare in Britain, Gagea serotina can be quite abundant in other parts of its range.

Kärnten, Austria; 2006-07-11

 Snowdon lily / Gagea serotina: Although it is dangerously rare in Britain, _Gagea serotina_ can be quite abundant in other parts of its range.

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