Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis ) is a bulbous perennial which blooms early spring. It is native to Europe and southwestern Asia.
Snowdrop contains numerous Amaryllidaceae alkaloids (up to 1.6%), including galanthamine (the main component), haemanthamine, galanthine, lycorine, and narciclasine. A tetrameric lectin has been isolated from the bulbs.
- Vomiting
- depression
- diarrhea
- electrolyte imbalance
- dehydration
