Citation: L., Syst. Nat. edn 12:243 (1767).

Synonymy: Not Applicable

Common name: Hyacinth bluebell.

Description:
Leaves 10-12, spreading, 30-50 cm long, 12-30 mm broad.

inflorescence to 1 m high, lax, subcylindrical, 50-150-flowered; pedicels more or less spreading, to 4 cm long; bracts less than 5 mm long; perianth-segments; bluish-lilac, c. 5 mm long.

Published illustration: Grey-Wilson & Mathew (1981) Bulbs, pl. 18.

Distribution:  S.Aust.: NL, SL, KI, SE.   Native to the Mediterranean region. Conservation status: native Flowering time: in spring.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

Biology: No text

Author: Not yet available