Hyacinthoides mauritanica
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| Photo by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Scilloideae |
| Genus: | Hyacinthoides |
| Species: | H. mauritanica |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyacinthoides mauritanica | |
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Hyacinthoides mauritanica (common name: Mauritius bluebell) is a flowering plant endemic to Morocco and Portugal. It is a bulbous geophyte that grows primarily in temperate regions.[2]
Description
Hyacinthoides mauritanica is a species of dwarf bluebell, growing up to 10 cm (3.9 in) in height.[3] It is a bulbous perennial, with long, narrow leaves and bell or star-shaped blue, violet or white flowers in spring.[4]
Distribution and habitat
It grows in open land, close to sea-level, in damp and often sandy soil.[5]
When Hyacinthoides (or "Scilla") were found in Morocco in the past they were frequently mis-identified as mauritanica.[6] However these are two distinct species, although they may still both be encountered under either name.[5]
References
- ^ Caldas, F.B. (2011). "Hyacinthoides mauritanica (Europe assessment)". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T194721A8895827. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Hyacinthoides mauritanica (Schousb.) Speta". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "Hyacinthoides mauritanica – RarePlants". www.rareplants.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "Hyacinthoides mauritanica | Mauritius bluebell /RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ a b "Hyacinthoides flahaultiana – RarePlants". www.rareplants.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "Hyacinthoides | Pacific Bulb Society". www.pacificbulbsociety.org. Retrieved 2024-07-05.