Cypriot star hyacinth
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The Cypriot star hyacinth ( Chionodoxa lochiae ) is a species of star hyacinth ( Chionodoxa ) in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae).
features
The Cypriot star hyacinth is a perennial herbaceous plant . This geophyte forms onions as persistent organs. The 2 to 4 flowers are light blue and their center is not white. The perigon tube is 5 to 7 millimeters long. The perigone measure 12 to 13 × 4 to 6 millimeters.
Occurrence
The Cypriot star hyacinth occurs in Cyprus .
supporting documents
- Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .