Puschkinia scilloides
Striped Squill
Also known as: Adamsia scilloides (Adams) Willd. +5 more
- Adamsia scilloides (Adams) Willd.
- Puschkinia hyacinthoides Baker
- Puschkinia libanotica Zucc.
- Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica (Zucc.) Boiss.
- Puschkinia sicula Van Houtte
- Puschkinia sicula VanHoutte
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Puschkinia scilloides (commonly known as Striped-squill) is a bulbous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Altay, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Germany, South European Russia