Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
696499

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kirk

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Trans. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 6: 30 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695832



Common Names

  • Broadleaf muscari
  • Grape hyacinth
  • Tassel hyacinth


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Synonyms

  • Bellevalia monophylla J.Gay ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia muscarioides Mast. [unknown]

Description

Muscari latifolium (also called Broad-leaved Grape Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a perennial bulb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean region, and is found in moist woods and meadows. It has large, alternate, linear-shaped leaves, and blue to purple flowers that are borne in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Muscari latifolium is a plant that is used in ornamental gardening and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and produces small, blue flowers in the spring. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muscari latifolium is a small, bell-shaped, blue to purple flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscari latifolium is a deciduous perennial that can reach up to 12 inches in height. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be planted in the spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Muscari latifolium

Muscari latifolium is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Muscari latifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muscari latifolium?

Muscari latifolium

What is the common name of Muscari latifolium?

Broad-leaved Grape Hyacinth

What type of plant is Muscari latifolium?

Bulb

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-281847: Based on the initial data import
John Kirk (1832-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kirk' in the authors string.