Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hermonense
ID:
689838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Onira 7: 15 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689171



Common Names

  • Muscari hermonense
  • Hermonense Muscari
  • Hermon Grape Hyacinth


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Description

Muscari hermonense (also called Hermon Grape Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant, native to the Middle East. It grows in grasslands, rocky slopes, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari hermonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers are used to make perfumes, and the bulbs are used to make medicines. The leaves are also used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muscari hermonense has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually blue or purple. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari hermonense is a bulbous perennial that is easy to grow and requires minimal care. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in the spring or autumn. The bulbs should be planted at a depth of 4-6 inches and spaced 4-6 inches apart.

Where to Find Muscari hermonense

Muscari hermonense is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Species in the Muscari genus

Muscari sivrihisardaghlarensis, Muscari tavoricum, Muscari longistylum, Muscari albiflorum, Muscari fertile, Muscari hermonense, Muscari salah-eidii, Muscari mirum, Muscari macbeathianum, Muscari sandrasicum, Muscari adilii, Muscari filiforme, Muscari hierosolymitanum, Muscari lazulinum, Muscari commutatum, Muscari cazorlanum, Muscari discolor, Muscari dolichanthum, Muscari aucheri, Muscari bourgaei, Muscari botryoides, Muscari armeniacum, Muscari atlanticum, Muscari kerkis, Muscari alpanicum, Muscari pulchellum, Muscari racemosum, Muscari spreizenhoferi, Muscari stenanthum, Muscari neglectum, Muscari parviflorum, Muscari anatolicum, Muscari macrocarpum, Muscari heldreichii, Muscari latifolium, Muscari haradjianii, Muscari microstomum, Muscari turcicum, Muscari kurdicum, Muscari olivetorum, Muscari baeticum, Muscari babachii, Muscari vuralii, Muscari massayanum, Muscari artvinense, Muscari tuzgoluense, Muscari erdalii, Muscari serpentinicum,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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