Siberian squill
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Siberian squill (Scilla sibirica) is a Eurasian plant cultivated for its spring-blooming bulbs. It belongs to the genus Scilla, which comprises about 100 species of bulbous plants native to temperate Eurasia.12
Key characteristics include:
* Leaves: Narrow, sometimes grasslike, emerging in spring from an underground bulb.2
* Flowers: Small, white, blue, or purple, growing in a cluster atop a leafless stalk.2
* Fruit: A capsule containing many seeds.2
While cultivated as a garden ornamental, Siberian squill has escaped cultivation in some areas and is considered an invasive species outside its native range.2
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