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Nomenclature

Synonym of Scilla sardensis (29/10/20)
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Toxicity

Many Scilla contain poisonous steroidal saponins. Drimia maritima (Sea Squill) was used in the late medieval /early modern era for treating 'oedema', but no record of use of Chionodoxa.
HFO

Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Temperate, Western Asia, Turkey

Chionodoxa sardensis Whittall ex Barr & Sugden

Family: ASPARAGACEAE
Genus: Chionodoxa
Species: sardensis Whittall ex Barr & Sugden
Common names: Lesser glory-of-the-snow
Distribution summary: Turkey
Habit: Bulbous
Hardiness: H6 - Hardy; very cold winter
Habitat: Dry grassland,scrub, meadows, open woodland, roadsides
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: March, April
Reason for growing: Toxic


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