Spanish Bluebell
Taken at Barns Ness on 12th May 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File

Taken at Lamlash on 25th April 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in Macro mode. Fact File

Taken at Musselburgh on 16th May 2017 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File

Spanish Bluebell.
Species :
Order:
Family:
Habit: 		Hyacinthoides hispanica.
Asparagales.
Asparagaceae.
Perennial.
Habitat:
Height:
Flowers:
Feature:
 Woodland, heathland, hedge banks.
Up to 40 cms.
April-June.
It is distinguished from the common bluebell by
its paler and larger blue flowers, which are less
pendulous and not all drooping to one side.
There is little or no scent.
Hybridises with the native Common Bluebell.