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Scilla

Scilla

9.7
Bulb plants with blue or purple spring flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪlə/
  • Specialized
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  • The garden was filled with blooming Scilla in early spring.

Examples

  • She planted several bulbs of Scilla to brighten up her flower beds.

  • The Scilla flowers bloom beautifully in early spring.

  • Botanists debated whether Scilla belongs in the Hyacinthaceae family.

  • Many gardeners love planting Scilla in their flower beds.

  • Gardeners often choose scilla for its vibrant blue flowers that bloom in early spring.

  • In spring, the scilla bulbs will create a stunning display of purple flowers in the garden.

  • The scilla plant is popular among florists for its beautiful blossoms during the spring season.

Compounds

Scilla nonscripta
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bluebell plant with bell-shaped blue flowers that grows in western European woods in spring

Scilla verna
  • Specialized
9.9

A small European plant with narrow leaves and blue star shaped flowers that blooms in early spring

Surface Forms

Scilla singular
Scillas plural

Etymology

Scilla comes from an old Greek name 'skilla' for a bulb plant and is the same root as the English word squill. So Scilla is the name given to these small bulb flowers that often bloom in spring.