Leopoldia comosa (L.) Parl.
Leopoldia comosa
A perennial bulbous flowering plant commonly known as the tassel hyacinth. It features a tuft of bright blue to violet-blue sterile flowers above brownish-green fertile flowers, which open from dark blue buds. The flower stem is 20–60 cm tall with individual flowers borne on long stalks. The leaves are linear and 5–15 mm wide with a central channel.
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Asparagales
Asparagaceae
Leopoldia
No specific chemical compounds are detailed in the source text. However, plants in the Asparagaceae family often contain various alkaloids and flavonoids.
The bulbs are edible and have been consumed in Mediterranean regions, including southern Italy and Greece. In some cultures, the bulbs are boiled several times, pickled, and kept in olive oil. Historically, the bulbs were eaten with vinegar, oil, and garum.
Spring to early summer
Fall
20–60 cm
Bright blue to violet-blue, brownish-green
Rocky ground and cultivated areas such as cornfields and vineyards in the Mediterranean region
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