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Garden Hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Plants)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Hyacinthus orientalis (Garden Hyacinth)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish jacinto

French Jacinthe d'Orient

German Echte Hyazinthe

Portuguese jacinto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Garden Hyacinth?

The scientific name of Garden Hyacinth is Hyacinthus orientalis. It belongs to the genus Hyacinthus.

Where does Garden Hyacinth live?

Garden Hyacinth is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Greece.

What family does Garden Hyacinth belong to?

Garden Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) belongs to the genus Hyacinthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.

What kingdom does Garden Hyacinth belong to?

Garden Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 21 Countries

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Genus Hyacinthus — 1 Species

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Garden Hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis

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Data verified March 2026

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