Scilla bithynica
Squill, Turkish Squill
Also known as: Pfosseria bithynica (Boiss.) Speta +4 more
- Pfosseria bithynica (Boiss.) Speta
- Scilla bithynica subsp. linea Speta
- Scilla bithynica subsp. paphlagonica Speta
- Scilla bithynica subsp. radkae (Davidov) Speta
- Scilla radkae Davidov
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
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Scilla bithynica (commonly known as Squill or Turkish Squill) is a bulbous plant within the Asparagaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bulgaria, Turkey
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
East Aegean Is., Great Britain, Ireland