English bluebell
plant
Also known as: Endymion nonscriptus, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, wild hyacinth(Show More)
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wild hyacinth
Wild hyacinth flowers, also known as English bluebells (Hyacinthoides nonscripta).
The English bluebell, also known as wood hyacinth (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), is a bulbous perennial plant native to Eurasia. It belongs to the genus Hyacinthoides, which is part of the Asparagaceae family. These plants typically grow to about 30 cm (1 foot) tall and produce bell-shaped clusters of blue flowers. The English bluebell is cultivated as a garden ornamental. It's important to note that the name "bluebell" is also commonly applied to other unrelated plants, such as those in the genera Campanula and Mertensia.123
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