Genus Galanthus (Amaryllidaceae) in Bulgaria: Notes about Taxonomy, Chorology and Ecology

The aim of the present article is to collect and systematize the information on the distribution of Galanthus elwesii and G. nivalis in Bulgaria and to make some remarks on their taxonomy. A revision of Bulgarian herbarium specimens from Bulgarian herbariums and literature was carried out. Both species are given with their synonyms, some ecological characteristics and monitoring data of the represented populations. The distribution of both species by floristic regions is presented using revised materials and personal collections. New chorological data for the distribution of G. elwesii in floristic regions West Frontier Mts. (Mt. Osogovo), Mt. Belasica, Mesta Valley and Struma Valley (Northern) and G. nivalis from Black Sea Coast (Northern) are also presented.