Siberian Squill
Scilla siberica Andrews
Scilla siberica, known as Siberian Squill, is a flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to southwestern Russia, the Caucasus, and Turkey, though it is not found in Siberia. The species was first described in 1804 by Andrews.
Description
Scilla siberica is a perennial herb that grows in regions including British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, parts of Europe, and Russia. It is commonly found in temperate zones and is cultivated for its ornamental value in gardens. The plant features blue or purple flowers and is often used in naturalized settings.
Other common names
Siberian Squillsquill
Distribution
British Columbia · New Brunswick · Ontario · Quebec · GB · DK · BY · Vermont-US · CZ · EE · RO · CH · SE · NL · CA · Austria · Bulgaria · Central European Rus · Czechoslovakia · East European Russia · Illinois · Indiana · Iran · Iraq · Kentucky · Krym · Lebanon-Syria · Massachusetts · Michigan · Missouri
Synonyms
Othocallis sibericaScilla cernuaScilla praecoxScilla pratensisScilla siberica var. gracilis
