Łódź, Botanical Garden

Synonyms: 'Chionodoxa forbesii', 'Chionodoxa siehei', 'Scilla siehei'. Native to western and southern Turkey. Ornamental plant. Pot plant. Herbal plant - its bulbs have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems, including coughs, asthma, and bronchitis; the plant is also known to have astringent properties and can be used to treat wounds and other skin conditions.