SCILLA BITHYNICA

I transplanted Scilla Bithynica bulbs into pots 7 years ago and since then every year exactly the same time it has bloomed as a pleasant surprise and it gave me the same pleasure each time with it beautiful deep blue small flowers . One of the earliest bulb to flower in late
March except Galanthus . But they are in the same pot so I enjoy both of them at the same time . When Scillia blooms there are still some Galanthus . Next year I will record exact blooming time of these flowers and I share the information here . The place I dug the bulbs is Blacksea coastal forest area . It likes the places where water table is high . Yet it naturalises extermely well .
S. Bithynica has 3-5 flaccid , linear basal leaves of 18-20cm , which distinguish it from Scilla Bifolia which has 2 semi-erect broadly linear basal leaves .
Both widely spread in Blacksea coastal area under forest .
Most Scilla species are poisonous . But toxic constituent of Scilla Bithynica is not known however it can be assumed that it is the same constituent of poisonous Scilla Maritima . Medical use of it recorded rarely . Some report indicates that it produces a temporary increase of vital activity in the organism beside tending the increase the secretion and discharge of urine.
So it is active diuretic , its action reported very prompt because it stimulates the heart ,improves the circulation and strenghens the pulse .

As I stated before I am a plant scientist not herbalist . Before any use of it in any form consulting an expert herbalist can be very wise.



Pictures by C . Y. Oncelay ..please give this page as a referance if you use the pictures

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