Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Forbes' Squill |
| Also Known As | Glory of the Snow |
| Scientific Name | Scilla forbesii |
| MainColor | Blue |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | March (Feb - Mar) |
| ImageUrl | Scilla-003 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Abbots Langley |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 09 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | A |
Flower Details
Description
Glory of the Snow is a bulbous perennial plant with star-shaped blue flowers that have a white centre. It typically blooms in early spring, often appearing through the last snows, and grows to about 10-15 cm in height.
Distribution
Native to the mountains of western Turkey, it is widely cultivated in gardens across Europe and North America for its early spring blooms.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - not considered safe for human consumption due to potential toxins.
Human Toxicity
Mildly_Toxic
Mildly Toxic - ingestion of the bulbs may cause stomach upset and other gastrointestinal issues.
Pet Toxicity
Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and drooling.
Active Compounds
None known.