Boissier's Glory-of-the-snow Scilla luciliae (Boiss.) SpetaWaif    Synonyms: Chionodoxa luciliae, Lucile's Glory-of-the-snow.
Kingdom Plantae   >   Division Tracheophyta   >   Class Magnoliopsida   >   Order Asparagales   >   Family Asparagaceae   >   Genus Scilla   

Status:

Boissier's Glory-of-the-snow is not known to be naturalized in Maryland. However, it has been reported as naturalizing in neighboring states. Its status in Maryland will be reviewed periodically. Native to Turkey and often cultivated in gardens.

Description:

Boissier's Glory-of-the-snow is a perennial bulb that flowers very early in the spring (as the common name suggests). The flowers are borne on a few-flowered, loose raceme. The tepals are light blue, fading to a white center, occasionally with a darker blue or purple central vein.

Where to find:

Lawns, ditches and flood plains.

There are 7 records in the project database.

View at Maryland Plant Atlas

Search Flora of North America

Search Mid-Atlantic Herbaria Consortium

Search Norton-Brown Herbarium

View taxon at iNaturalist

View taxon at NatureServe

Search Google Images

Search MBP Facebook posts (beta | requires login)


[View seasonality details]
GAAL WA FRCLMO HOBABCHA CEPG AACVCHSMKEQACNTADOWISOWO
Boissier's Glory-of-the-snow in Washington Co., Maryland (4/4/2021). (c) phoebesmom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by phoebesmom via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Boissier's Glory-of-the-snow in Prince George's Co., Maryland (3/27/2021). (c) Serenella Linares, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Serenella Linares via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Boissier's Glory-of-the-snow in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/27/2022). (c) natureladki, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by natureladki via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Boissier's Glory-of-the-snow in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/27/2022). (c) natureladki, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by natureladki via iNaturalist. (MBP list)


View All Images

Use of images featured on Maryland Biodiversity Project is only permitted with express permission of the photographer.