Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, Netherlands

Family: Asparagaceae (Aspergefamilie)

Synonym: Scilla lingulata

Distribution: NW Africa, Europe to C Asia

Comments: This unusual species is not seen often here. Yet it is common on arable land in its country of origin. With bell-shaped flowers that are lavender-blue in color and fragrant, it is a real beauty. The leaves appear from late spring to summer. After flowering, the bulb goes dormant.

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