Ledebouria | |
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Silver Squill, Ledebouria socialis | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Subfamily: | Scilloideae |
Subtribe: | Massoniinae |
Genus: | Ledebouria |
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Ledebouria is a genus of African bulbous perennial herbs in the Asparagus family, Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. Most members were previously part of the genus Scilla. A number of species are grown by cacti and succulent enthusiasts for their patterned leaves.
Most of the species are native to Africa or Madagascar, but a few are from India, Sri Lanka or the Arabian Peninsula.