Blue SquillMerwilla plumbea
Also known as Blue-Hyacinth · Blue-Squill · Large Blue Squill
Merwilla plumbea is a striking bulbous perennial native to Southern Africa, boasting glossy, strap-shaped leaves and tall spikes of beautiful blue or purplish-blue.
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Blue Squill Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Blue Squill
- Blue-Hyacinth
- Blue-Squill
- Large Blue Squill
- Wild Squill
Synonyms
- Scilla plumbea Lindl.
Blue Squill Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Liliopsida |
| order | Asparagales |
| family | Asparagaceae |
| genus | Merwilla |
| species | Merwilla plumbea |