Amethyst Meadow Squill vs star-hyacinth

Scilla litardierei compared with Scilla amoena

Key Differences

• Amethyst Meadow Squill is Near Threatened while star-hyacinth is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amethyst Meadow Squill	star-hyacinth
Kingdom same	Plantae (plantas)	Plantae (plantas)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class same	Liliopsida (Monocots)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order same	Asparagales (Asparagales)	Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family same	Asparagaceae	Asparagaceae
Genus same	Scilla	Scilla
Species	Scilla litardierei	Scilla amoena

Evolutionary Relationship

Amethyst Meadow Squill and star-hyacinth share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Scilla.

Conservation Status

Amethyst Meadow Squill

NT — Near Threatened

star-hyacinth

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amethyst Meadow Squill	star-hyacinth
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amethyst Meadow Squill

Habitat

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

star-hyacinth

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (9 countries).

Amethyst Meadow Squill

The Amethyst Meadow Squill (Scilla litardierei) is a species in the genus Scilla. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.