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South Indian Squill (Scilla hyacinthina)  Geotagged,India,Ledebouria revoluta,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

South Indian Squill (Scilla hyacinthina)

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''Ledebouria revoluta'', the South Indian squill, is a flowering plant species in the genus ''Ledebouria'' found in Southern Africa and India. In Africa some tribes consume the bulbs of ''L. revoluta''. It is widely used as an ethnomedicinal in Southern Africa. Homoisoflavanones can be isolated from the bulbs of ''L. revoluta''.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by nightjar6
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By nightjar6

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Uploaded Jul 7, 2016. Captured Jun 18, 2011 10:21 in Konkan Vikas Mahamandal Rd, Aarey Colony, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400065, India.
  • NIKON D300S
  • f/8.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO200
  • 105mm