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Scilla
- For the figures of Greek mythology, see Scylla.
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Scilla is a genus of bulbous perennial herbs in the hyacinth family Hyacinthaceae. The 90-odd species are found in woodlands, subalpine meadows, and seashores across the Old World.
Their flowers are usually blue, but white, pink, and purple types are known.
Species include:
- Scilla amoena (star hyacinth )
- Scilla bifolia
- Scilla bithynica
- Scilla cilicica
- Scilla hohenackeri
- Scilla litardierei
- Scilla liliohyacinthus
- Scilla mischtschenkoana
- Scilla monophyllos
- Scilla natalensis
- Scilla peruviana (Peruvian jacinth )
- Scilla scilloides
- Scilla siberica (Siberian squill)
- Scilla siehei
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