Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: ×Chionoscilla J.Allen ex Nicholson [384]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Asparagaceae

family_ja: キジカクシ

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Scilloideae

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description_en: Genus of one hybrid bulbous perennial, a cross between Chionodoxa forbesii and Scilla bifolia, with semi-erect, narrow, inversely lance-shaped, dark green, basal leaves. Grown for its short racemes of brilliant blue flowers in spring, it is suitable for a rock garden, trough, or raised bed, and for planting beneath trees or shrubs.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Remove offsets in summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment: Chionodoxa x Scilla

comment_ja: チオノスキルラ、人工属の属名としては正名だが、記録されていた唯一の種であるx Chionoscilla alleniiは片親のC. forbesiiがScillaに移されたためScilla x alleniiとなり、現在この属の植物は存在しない。

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2021-03-17 13:55 by hkokubun@mac.com

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