Spanish bluebell

plant

Also known as: Hyacinthoides hispanica

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The Spanish bluebell, scientifically known as Hyacinthoides hispanica, is a species of bulbous perennial plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Native to Eurasia, it is cultivated as a garden ornamental.1

This plant is characterized by its bell-shaped blue flower clusters, which are borne on stalks approximately 30 cm (1 foot) tall. While the Spanish bluebell is a recognized plant, the term "bluebell" is also commonly applied to unrelated plants in other genera, such as Campanula and Clematis. In the United States, "bluebell" often refers to the Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica).1

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…wild hyacinth (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), and Spanish bluebell (H. hispanica) are borne on plants about 30 cm (1 foot) tall. Both species are cultivated as garden ornamentals.
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…wild hyacinth (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), and Spanish bluebell (H. hispanica) are borne on plants about 30 cm (1 foot) tall. Both species are cultivated as garden ornamentals.
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