Chamaescilla

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Kingdom Plantae Clade Monocots Subfamily Lomandroideae Rank Genus		Clade Angiosperms Family Asparagaceae Higher classification Lomandroideae Order Asparagales

Similar Chamaescilla corymbosa, Sowerbaea, Acanthocarpus, Dichopogon, Trichopetalum

Chamaescilla is a genus of Australian herbs in the Lomandra subfamily within the asparagus family, They have grass-like basal leaves and tuberous roots. The flowers have 6 petals (each with three nerves) and 6 stamens. The seed capsules contain black, glossy seeds.

Chamaescilla Pacific Bulb Society Chamaescilla

Species

Chamaescilla corymbosa (R.Br.) Benth. (Blue Stars, Blue Squill or Mudrurt) - Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.

Chamaescilla gibsonii Keighery - Western Australia

Chamaescilla spiralis (Endl.) Benth., which has curled basal leaves. - Western Australia

formerly included

see Arthropodium

Chamaescilla dyeri - synonym of Arthropodium dyeri

Chamaescilla Esperance Wildflowers Chamaescilla corymbosa var corymbosa Blue

References

Chamaescilla Wikipedia

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