Scilla mischtschenkoana
Grossh.
Mishchenko, Miszenko squill, White squill
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Summary
Source: WikipediaScilla mischtschenkoana, the Mishchenko or Misczenko squill, early squill or white squill, is a perennial plant that is native to the South Caucasus and northern Iran. Each plant grows from a small bulb, with 2-3 strap shaped leaves and pale blue flowers with darker veins, blooming in early spring or late winter. Plants reach 5 to 15 cm (2.0 to 5.9 in) high and approximately 5 cm (2.0 in) wide. S. mischtschenkoana and the cultivar 'Tubergeniana' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Description
A bulb plant. The bulb is small. The plant grows 5-15 cm tall. There are 2-3 strap like leaves. The flowers are pale blue with darker veins.
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Edible Uses
The corm and leaves are dried and stored as winter food.
Traditional Uses
It is dried and stored and eaten as winter food.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows on rocky banks.
Where It Grows
Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Iran, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Ibadullayeva, S., et al, 2011, Protection of some rare and endangered vegetable plants in the flora of the Nakhichevan AR. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 3(6), pp. 224-229
