- Puschkinia
Taxobox
name = "Puschkinia"
image_caption = "Puschkinia scilloides"
regnum =Plant ae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis =Liliopsida
ordo =Asparagales
familia =Hyacinthaceae
subfamily =Hyacinthoideae
tribe = Hyacintheae
genus = "Puschkinia"
genus_authority = Adams"Puschkinia" is a genus of plants in the hyacinth family. In addition, accordingly GRIN, this genus is sometimes cited in the
Liliaceae family. This genus owes its name to the Russian botanist Puschkin. Native toAsia and theMiddle East , Puschkinia is a suitable addition to the garden with its delicate little flowers. It requires full sun to partial shade for adequate growth and blooms early spring. The low-flowering (approximate average height is 5 inches) small blossoms in loose clusters are useful for a wide variety of purposes.External links
* [http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/genus.pl?10153 Germplasm Resources Information Network: "Puschkinia"]
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