Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, Side view of several open white flowers with green markings in a group. Cut out against white.

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, Close side view of single white closed flower with others soft focus behind.

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, Side view of single white closed flower with others soft focus behind.

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, Side view of single white open flower with leaves rising out of grass soft focus behind.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of one pale mauve open flower showing yellow stamens, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of two pale mauve open flowers, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of two pale mauve open flowers showing yellow stamens, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of one pale mauve open flower showing yellow stamens, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of two pale mauve open flowers showing yellow stamens, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of one pale mauve open flower, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Alyssum, Alyssum, montanum, Close view of sprigs of the tiny white flowers with yellow centres.

Rice, Oryza sativa, A mass of dry uncooked jasmine rice,