Species in the genus Scilla:

Scilla scilloides / Tsurubo
Scilla scilloides var. litoralis / Hamatsurubo
　

Scilla scilloides / Tsurubo ツルボ

Scilla scilloides is a perennial that inhabits sunny locations, with bulbs 1-3cm in diameter, enveloped with black-brown coats and smell like scallions. Leaves comprise two radical leaves 15-20cm long, flat, and linear. Flower stalks grow to 20-40cm in height and set many light red-purple flowers in a racemose way. Some individuals keep the radical leaves during flowering time, and some do not. The flower stalks generally do not bear leaves. Bloom time: August-September.