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Greek Squill

Scilla messeniaca

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Scilla
Species
Scilla messeniaca (Greek Squill)

Similar Species in Scilla

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Alpine Squill
Scilla bifolia
Not Evaluated
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Amethyst Meadow Squill
Scilla litardierei
Near Threatened
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Asian Spring Bulb
Scilla forbesii
Not Evaluated
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star-hyacinth
Scilla amoena
Not Evaluated
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Portuguese Squill
Scilla peruviana
Not Evaluated
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Morris Squill
Scilla morrisii
Endangered
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Siberian Squill
Scilla siberica
Not Evaluated
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Lesser Glory-Of-The-Snow
Scilla sardensis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greek Squill?
The scientific name of Greek Squill is Scilla messeniaca. It belongs to the genus Scilla.
Where does Greek Squill live?
Greek Squill is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom.
What family does Greek Squill belong to?
Greek Squill (Scilla messeniaca) belongs to the genus Scilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
What kingdom does Greek Squill belong to?
Greek Squill (Scilla messeniaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Greek Squill?
The closest relatives of Greek Squill in the genus Scilla include Alpine Squill, Amethyst Meadow Squill, Asian Spring Bulb, star-hyacinth, Portuguese Squill.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Scilla — 14 Species

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Alpine Squill
Scilla bifolia
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Amethyst Meadow Squill
Scilla litardierei
NT 🐾
Asian Spring Bulb
Scilla forbesii
NE 🐾
star-hyacinth
Scilla amoena
NE 🐾
Portuguese Squill
Scilla peruviana
NE 🐾
Morris Squill
Scilla morrisii
EN 🐾
Siberian Squill
Scilla siberica
NE 🐾
Lesser Glory-Of-The-Snow
Scilla sardensis
NE 🐾
Boissier'S Glory-Of-The-Snow
Scilla luciliae
NE 🐾
Scilla
Scilla hyacinthoides
NE
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Greek Squill
Scilla messeniaca
NE
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Turkish Squill
Scilla bithynica
NE 🐾
Pyrenean Squill
Scilla lilio-hyacinthus
NE 🐾
spring squill
Scilla verna
NE
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