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Chamaescilla corymbosa, commonly known as blue stars, blue squill or mudrurt, is a tuberous perennial herb species in the genus Chamaescilla. It is endemic to southern Australia.

Chamaescilla corymbosa
Chamaescilla corymbosa at Kooyoora State Park, Victoria
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Asphodelaceae
Subfamily:	Hemerocallidoideae
Genus:	Chamaescilla
Species:	C. corymbosa
Binomial name
Chamaescilla corymbosa (R.Br.) F.Muell. ex Benth.[1]
Synonyms
Caesia corymbosa R.Br.

Plants are 10 to 15 cm high and have grass-like basal leaves[2] The bright blue flowers have 6 petals (each with three nerves) and 6 stamens.[2] These appear in groups of two or more are produced from August to October in the species' native range.[2] The seed capsules contain black, glossy seeds.[2]

There are two currently recognised varieties:

• C. corymbosa (R.Br.) F.Muell. ex Benth. var. corymbosa
• C. corymbosa var. paradoxa (Endl.) R.J.F.Hend.

The species occurs in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.[3]

References

External links

• "Chamaescilla corymbosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

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