Hyacinthoides mauritanica explained

Hyacinthoides mauritanica (common name: Mauritius bluebell) is a flowering plant endemic to Morocco. It is a bulbous geophyte that grows primarily in temperate regions.[1]

Description

Hyacinthoides mauritanica is a species of dwarf bluebell, growing up to 10 cm in height.[2] It is a bulbous perennial, with long, narrow leaves and bell or star-shaped blue, violet or white flowers in spring.[3]

It grows in open land, close to sea-level, in damp and often sandy soil.[4]

When Hyacinthoides (or "Scilla") were found in Morocco in the past they were frequently mis-identified as mauritanica.[5] However these are two distinct species, although they may still both be encountered under either name.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hyacinthoides mauritanica (Schousb.) Speta Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2024-07-05 . Plants of the World Online . en.
  2. Web site: Hyacinthoides mauritanica – RarePlants . 2024-07-06 . www.rareplants.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Hyacinthoides mauritanica Mauritius bluebell /RHS Gardening . 2024-07-05 . www.rhs.org.uk . en-gb.
  4. Web site: Hyacinthoides flahaultiana – RarePlants . 2024-07-06 . www.rareplants.co.uk.
  5. Web site: Hyacinthoides Pacific Bulb Society . 2024-07-05 . www.pacificbulbsociety.org.