Bellevalia paradoxa
Bellevalia paradoxa (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Boiss.
Bellevalia paradoxa (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Boiss. is a bulb-forming plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to Iran, Iraq, the Transcaucasus, and Turkey. It was previously classified under the genus Muscari as Muscari paradoxum and is sometimes still marketed under that name.
Description
Bellevalia paradoxa is a member of the genus Bellevalia in the Asparagaceae family. It is a bulb-forming species that was historically placed in the genus Muscari, where it was known as Muscari paradoxum. The species is found in the regions of Iran, Iraq, the Transcaucasus, and Turkey. The scientific name was published in 1884. Despite its reclassification, it continues to be commonly sold under its former name.
Distribution
Iran · Iraq · Transcaucasus · Turkey
Synonyms
Hyacinthella paradoxaHyacinthella pycnanthaHyacinthus elwendiusHyacinthus paradoxusHyacinthus pycnanthusMuscari elwendiumMuscari acutifoliumMuscari pycnanthumMuscari paradoxumPseudomuscari paradoxumPseudomuscari acutifoliumBellevalia acutifoliaBellevalia elwendicaBellevalia pycnanthaBotryanthus paradoxusBellevalia acutifolia
