Mishchenko, Miszenko squill, White squill
Scilla mischtschenkoana

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant. The bulb is small. The plant grows 5-15 cm tall. There are 2-3 strap like leaves. The flowers are pale blue with darker veins.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows on rocky banks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Iran, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

It is dried and stored and eaten as winter food.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves, corm

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Othocallis mischtschenkoana (Grossh.) Speta; Scilla diziensis Grossh.; Scilla grossheimii Sosn.; Scilla tubergeniana Hoog. & Stearn; Scilla zangezura Grossh.;