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Scilla siberica Haw.

Siberian squill (Asparagaceae)

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Despite its name, Scilla siberica is native to south-western Russia, Ukraine, the Caucasus and the Middle East; it is a fairly frequent garden escape.

Oslo, Norway; 2005-04-23

 Siberian squill / Scilla siberica: Despite its name, _Scilla siberica_ is native to south-western Russia, Ukraine, the Caucasus and the Middle East; it is a fairly frequent garden escape.

The flowers of Scilla siberica are nodding and pale blue, with a darker blue stripe along the midline.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-02-11

 Siberian squill / Scilla siberica: The flowers of _Scilla siberica_ are nodding and pale blue, with a darker blue stripe along the midline.

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