Scilla siberica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaScilla siberica, the Siberian squill or wood squill, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to southwestern Russia, the Caucasus, and Turkey. Despite its name, it is not native to Siberia. Many parts of the plant such as the flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, sap, seeds, and stem are poisonous to eat for some animals.
Description
A temperate herb of the Asparagaceae family with edible leaves.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Caucasus, Georgia, Russia,
Synonyms
Endymion amoenulus NymanOthocallis mordakiae (Speta) SpetaOthocallis siberica (Haw.) SpetaScilla amoenula Hornem.Scilla antitaurica J. N. GerardScilla azurea Goldb.Scilla cernua F.Delaroche [Illegitimate]Scilla mordakiae SpetaScilla praecox Donn [Illegitimate]Scilla pratensis K.Koch [Illegitimate]Scilla siberica var. gracilis Grossh.Scilla siberica f. robusta MordakScilla siberica subsp. sibericaScilla uniflora Willd. ex Kunth
Also Known As
Mts'vatinela, Sibirska modra čebulica
References (2)
- http://www.botanic-gardens-ljubljana.com/en/plants
- Luczaj, L. et al, 2017, Comfrey and Buttercup Eaters: Wild Vegetables of the Imereti Region in Western Georgia, Caucasus. Economic Botany, 71(2), 2017, pp. 188–193
