''Chamaescilla'' is a genus of
Australia
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n herbs in the subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae within the
asphodel family.
They have grass-like basal leaves and tuberous roots. The flowers have six petals (each with three nerves) and six stamens. The seed capsules contain black, glossy seeds.
Species
Four species were accepted :
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Chamaescilla corymbosa
''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 bas ...
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(R.Br.) Benth. (Blue Stars, Blue Squill or Mudrurt) -
Western Australia,
South Australia,
Victoria and
Tasmania.
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Chamaescilla gibsonii''
Keighery - Western Australia
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Chamaescilla maculata''
R.W.Davis & A.P.Br. – Western Australia
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Chamaescilla spiralis''
(Endl.) Benth., which has curled basal leaves.
- Western Australia
Formerly included:
[Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families]
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*''Chamaescilla dyeri'' - synonym of ''Arthropodium dyeri
''Arthropodium'' is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the subfamily Lomandroideae of the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia and Madagascar.
The rhizomes of some species can be eaten as root vege ...
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(See ''Arthropodium
''Arthropodium'' is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the subfamily Lomandroideae of the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia and Madagascar.
The rhizomes of some species can be eaten as root veg ...
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References
Hemerocallidoideae
Asphodelaceae genera
Asparagales of Australia
Endemic flora of Australia
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