| Chamaescilla corymbosa | |
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| Chamaescilla corymbosa at Kooyoora State Park, Victoria | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| clade: | Angiosperms |
| clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Lomandroideae |
| Genus: | Chamaescilla |
| Species: | C. corymbosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Chamaescilla corymbosa (R.Br.) F.Muell. ex Benth.[1] |
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| Synonyms | |
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Caesia corymbosa R.Br. |
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Chamaescilla corymbosa (Blue Stars, Blue Squill or Mudrurt) is a tuberous perennial herb species in the genus Chamaescilla. It is endemic to southern Australia.
Plants are 10 to 15 cm high and have grass-like basal leaves[2] The bright blue flowers have 6 petals (each with three nerves) and 6 stamens. [2] These appear in groups of two or more are produced from August to October in the species native range.[2] The seed capsules contain black, glossy seeds.[2]
There are two currently recognised varieties:
The species occurs in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.[3]