Blue Stars

Chamaescilla corymbosa

''Chamaescilla corymbosa'', commonly known as blue stars, blue squill or mudrurt, is a tuberous perennial herb species in the genus ''Chamaescilla''. It is endemic to southern Australia.
Chamaescilla corymbosa, Asparagaceae, Blue Stars Photographed in Western Australia growing in sandy soil in full sun Australia,Chamaescilla corymbosa,Geotagged,Winter

Appearance

Plants are 10 to 15 cm high and have grass-like basal leaves. The bright blue flowers have 6 petals and 6 stamens. These appear in groups of two or more are produced from August to October in the species native range. The seed capsules contain black, glossy seeds.
Blue stars - Chamaescilla corymbosa Delightful little plant. Australia,Blue Stars,Chamaescilla corymbosa,Eamw flora,Geotagged,Winter

Naming

There are two currently recognised varieties:
⤷ ''C. corymbosa'' F.Muell. ex Benth. var. ''corymbosa''
⤷ ''C. corymbosa'' var. ''paradoxa'' R.J.F.Hend.
Chamaescilla corymbosa Australia,Chamaescilla corymbosa,Eamw,Geotagged,Winter

Distribution

The species occurs in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusChamaescilla
SpeciesC. corymbosa
Photographed in
Australia