Hyacinthoides non-scripta was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1753 work Species Plantarum, as a species in the genus Hyacinthus. The specific epithet non-scripta means "unlettered" or "unmarked" and was intended … See more

Hyacinthoides non-scripta is native to the western parts of Atlantic Europe, from north-western Spain and north-western Portugal, … See more

Bluebells have had numerous uses over the centuries. There is little evidence of widespread medicinal use, but the bulbs contain muselage and inulin, a starchy substance which was … See more

• Plantlife description: Bluebell Archived 2023-03-07 at the Wayback Machine
• Kew plant profile: Hyacinthoides non-scripta (bluebell)
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Hyacinthoides non-scripta is a perennial plant that grows from a bulb. It produces 3–6 linear leaves, all growing from the base of the plant, and each 7–16 millimetres (0.28–0.63 in) wide. An inflorescence of 5–12 (exceptionally 3–32) flowers is borne on … See more

Hyacinthoides non-scripta is not protected under international law, such as CITES or the EU Habitats Directive.
In the United Kingdom, H. non-scripta is a protected species … See more

In and Out the Dusting Bluebells also known as In and Out the Dusty Bluebells is a children's playground song and dance. See more