Hyacinthoides paivae is a species of bluebell in the genus Hyacinthoides native to the north-western part of the Iberian Peninsula. It lives chiefly in shady woodlands, and grows up to 45 cm (18 in) tall, producing a cluster of up to 18 pale blue flowers in spring. It was formally described in 1996, having previously been identified as belonging to the related species H. italica.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Hyacinthoides paivae being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hyacinthoides mauritanica
- Hyacinthoides italica
- Scilla verna
- Scilla monophyllos
- Hyacinthoides hispanica
- Scilla lilio-hyacinthus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Hyacinthoides
- Species
- Hyacinthoides paivae
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