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Silver Squill / La Bella Scilla

Ledebouria socialis

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Field Notes

Description:

Family : Hyacinthaceae

This plant It is native to South Africa where it is called Silver Squill, Bluebell, South African Scilla, Leopard Lily or Violet Squill.

Habitat:

Indoor plant.

Notes:

I just updated the scientific name of this plant, since it was refered as Scilla violacea, but now -after the revision of the genus- it's new name is Ledebouria socialis.

Reference Links:

Ledebouria socialis (Syn: Scilla violacea)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
GustavoMorejon
Hi Jason, after checking with many other sources, Ary were right ... it is in fact Scilla violacea ! Thanks for the information.
Jason Alexander
Ary told me that the ID could probably Scilla violacea.. Maybe you can check it..

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PublishedJune 7, 2013

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