Drimia maritima
About
Drimia maritima is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. This species is known by several common names, including squill, sea squill, sea onion, and maritime squill. It may also be called red squill, particularly a form which produces red-tinged flowers instead of white, though it is likely the red color noted is actually referring to the bulb itself, not the flowers. It is native to southern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.
- Family
- Asparagaceae
How to use it
Sea squill is primarily valued for its ornamental qualities, making it a lovely addition to gardens, especially in coastal areas. Its striking flowers can attract pollinators, adding ecological benefits to its aesthetic appeal.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drimia maritima
- Slug
- drimia-maritima
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Drimia
- Species
- maritima
- Wikidata QID
- Q161788
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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