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.
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| Chamaescilla corymbosa at Kooyoora State Park, Victoria | |
Scientific classification 
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| 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 | |
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Caesia corymbosa R.Br. | |
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:
- C. corymbosa (R.Br.) F.Muell. ex Benth. var. corymbosa
- C. corymbosa var. paradoxa (Endl.) R.J.F.Hend.
The species occurs in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Chamaescilla corymbosa". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 12 September 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Chamaescilla corymbosa". Electronic Flora of South Australia Fact Sheet. State Herbarium of South Australia.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Corrick, M.G.; Fuhrer, B.A. (2001). Wildflowers of Victoria and adjoining areas. Australia: Bloomings Books. ISBN 1876473142.
External links
edit- "Chamaescilla corymbosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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