Flora of East-Central Indiana

Siberian Bluebell
Scientific Name Scilla siberica  Andr.
Family Name Liliaceae (Lily Family)

 

Characteristics
Habitat: mesic
Plant Height: to 15 cm; erect aerial stem, angled; roots fibrous
Flower Color: purple
Flower:

nodding; single whorl of 6 tepals 6 with single blue midvein; 6 stamens adnate to base of tepals; superior ovary, 3-angled, 3 locules; ovules many; placentation axile
Inflorescence: loose raceme terminating stem; occasionally single flower terminating stem
Fruit: capsule
Leaves: basal; entire; linear to narrowly oblong; usually 2-3 per plant
Bloom Time: March-April
Origins: non-native
Other: also known as Glory of the Snow); Russian native has escaped cultivation; can be aggressive even invasive; species is toxic
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general plant habit terminal flowers close up of flower form

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Field Station and
Environmental Education Center
Ball State University, Muncie, IN



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