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Scilla forbesii

Asian Spring Bulb, Forbes' Glory Of The Snow
Other regional names: Forbes' Squill +1 more
  • Forbes' Squill
  • Glory Of The Snow
Also known as: Chionodoxa forbesii Baker +6 more
  • Chionodoxa forbesii Baker
  • Chionodoxa luciliae var. forbesii (Baker) Drude
  • Chionodoxa luciliae var. tmolusi (Whittall) M.C.Sedgw. & R.Cameron
  • Chionodoxa siehei Stapf
  • Chionodoxa tmolusi Whittall
  • Scilla siehei (Stapf) Speta
  • Scilla tmolusi (Whittall) Speta
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.

Scilla forbesii (commonly known as Asian Spring Bulb or Forbes' glory-of-the-snow) is a bulbous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
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)
Czechoslovakia, Germany, Great Britain, South European Russia, Vermont

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