The press service of the Moscow Region Ministry of Ecology and Nature Management reported that the first snowdrops were found by residents in the Mytishchi urban district. This year, they appeared much earlier than usual, as these flowers are traditionally considered the first harbinger of spring.
Snowdrops have also bloomed in the capital. The press service of the Moscow State University Botanical Garden "Apothecary Garden" reported that these spring flowers can be seen near the main entrance in the Shady Garden.
There are seven species of snowdrops growing on the territory of Russia, four of which are considered endangered. The birthplace of this flower is considered to be the foothills of the Caucasus and Crimea. There, its flowering occurs in the middle to late March.
The Moscow Region Ministry of Ecology noted that the early appearance of snowdrops may signal climate change in the current year. Earlier, meteorologists predicted an early spring. According to a preliminary forecast, no significant snowfalls are expected in February, so in March the sun will not have to expend energy melting the snow cover.
The department also reminded that the illegal collection of snowdrops can lead to a reduction in their population. These flowers are an important element of the ecosystem: they help the soil warm up faster, and their nectar attracts insects, which contributes to the pollination of other plants.
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