Chamaescilla corymbosa | |
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Chamaescilla corymbosa at Kooyoora State Park, Victoria | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asphodelaceae |
Subfamily: | Hemerocallidoideae |
Genus: | Chamaescilla |
Species: | C. corymbosa
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Binomial name | |
Chamaescilla corymbosa | |
Synonyms | |
Caesia corymbosa R.Br. |
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.
Plants are 10 to 15 cm high and have grass-like basal leaves [2] The bright blue flowers have 6 petals (each with three nerves) and 6 stamens. [2] These appear in groups of two or more are produced from August to October in the species' native range. [2] The seed capsules contain black, glossy seeds. [2]
There are two currently recognised varieties:
The species occurs in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. [3]