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Details of Genus: Milla Cav. (1793)

ID: 2531

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# spp.: 16 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Asparagaceae

Family ja: キジカクシ

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Brodiaeoideae

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Data sourceKind of informationNote
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 19 Feb 2026Scientific name & others Show this Data source

Distribution en: SE. Arizona to SW. New Mexico and Guatemala

Description en: Genus of about 6 species of bulbous perennials, related to Brodiaea, often found on dry slopes in S. USA, Mexico, and Central America. They have cylindrical or flat, linear leaves. Umbels of erect, tubular, scented flowers, each with 6 spreading tepals, are produced from summer to autumn. In frost-prone areas, lift and overwinter in frost-free conditions, or grow in a cool greenhouse or alpine house. In warmer climates, grow in a sheltered bed under a wall, or in a herbaceous border.

Hardiness en: Half hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Remove offsets when dormant.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2026-02-19 13:02 by hkokubun@mac.com

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System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Accepted Asparagaceae キジカクシ科 Subfamily Brodiaeoideae 16 Show
PB2 Liliaceae ユリ科 Subfamily Brodiaeoideae Show
PB3 Liliaceae ユリ科 Subfamily Brodiaeoideae Show