bluebell

Hyacinthoides non-scripta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Asparagaceae ›Genus: Hyacinthoides

About

Hyacinthoides non-scripta (formerly Endymion non-scriptus or Scilla non-scripta) is a bulbous perennial plant, found in Atlantic areas from north-western Spain to the British Isles, and also frequently used as a garden plant. It is known in English as the common bluebell or simply bluebell, a name which is used in Scotland to refer to the harebell, Campanula rotundifolia. In spring, H. non-scripta produces a nodding, one-sided inflorescence of 5–12 tubular, sweet-scented violet–blue flowers, with strongly recurved tepals,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bluebell?
The scientific name of bluebell is Hyacinthoides non-scripta.
What is the conservation status of bluebell?
The bluebell has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does bluebell belong to?
bluebell belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does bluebell belong to?
bluebell belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does bluebell belong to?
bluebell belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does bluebell belong to?
bluebell belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does bluebell belong to?
bluebell belongs to the family Asparagaceae.
What genus does bluebell belong to?
bluebell belongs to the genus Hyacinthoides.