Grape-hyacinth (Muscari neglectum, Ann. Civili Regno Due Sicilie 26: 48, 49 (1841))

Family: Asparagaceae

Author: Guss. ex Ten.

Bibliography: Ann. Civili Regno Due Sicilie 26: 48, 49 (1841)

Year: 1841

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Muscari

Vegetable: False

Observations: C. Europe to Medit. and C. Asia

Description

Grape-hyacinth, known scientifically as Muscari neglectum, is a charming perennial noted for its vibrant clusters of blue, grape-like blossoms. This diminutive yet striking plant belongs to the Asparagaceae family, a diverse group renowned for their ornamental and ecological value.

Rooted in the annals of botanical history since it was first identified in 1841, Muscari neglectum finds its origins documented in the seminal work “Annales des Sciences Naturelles,” authored by Guss. ex Ten. Within this publication, its unique characteristics were meticulously recorded, solidifying its place in the botanical world.

Native to Central Europe and extending its reach to the Mediterranean and parts of Central Asia, the grape-hyacinth thrives across a varied range of climates. It has adapted well to gardens and wild landscapes alike, where it often forms dense, vibrant carpets of color during its blooming season.

The grape-hyacinth is appreciated not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its ease of cultivation. Favoring well-drained soils and full to partial sunlight, this resilient plant often requires minimal maintenance once established. In early spring to late summer, its unmistakable flower spikes emerge, often creating a stunning visual display that heralds the changing seasons.

Whether adorning garden borders, rockeries, or naturalized in lawns and meadows, Muscari neglectum stands as a testament to nature’s elegance, bringing a splash of color and a touch of history to any landscape.

References:
– Guss. ex Ten., Ann. Civili Regno Due Sicilie 26: 48, 49 (1841)

Common Names

Deu: kleine traubenhyazinthe, verkannte traubenhyazinthe, weinberg-traubenhyazinthe, weinbergs-traubenhyazinthe, uebersehene bisamhyzinthe
Dan: liden perlehyacint
Fra: muscari en grappe, muscari négligé, muscari oublié, muscari à grappe, muscari à fleurs en grappe
Eng: starch grape hyacinth, grape-hyacinth, musk-hyacinth, nutmeg-hyacinth, starch-hyacinth, grape hyacinth
Nor: norsk hyacint
Swe: mörk pärlhyacint, mörkblommig pärlhyacint
Cym: clychau du-las, clychau dulas
En: Grape-hyacinth, Musk-hyacinth, Nutmeg-hyacinth, Starch-hyacinth, Starch grape hyacinth, Starch Grape-hyacinth, Starch Hyacinth
Ca: Allassa blava, Calabruixa de quaresma, Calabruixa petita, Lliri d’ase
Cs: Modřenec hroznatý
Da: Liden perlehyacint
Nl: Troshyacint
Fr: Muscari en grappe, Muscari négligé, Muscari oublié, Muscari à grappe, Muscari à fleurs en grappe, Muscari à grappes
De: Kleine Traubenhyazinthe, Verkannte Traubenhyazinthe, Weinberg-Traubenhyazinthe, Weinbergs-Traubenhyazinthe, Uebersehene Bisamhyzinthe, Gemeine Bisamhyazinthe, Übersehene Bisamhyazinthe, Übersehene Träubelhyazinthe, Übersehene Traubenhyazinthe
It: Muscari atlantico, Muscari ignorato
No: Norsk hyacint
Sk: Modrica nebadaná
Es: Cebollita de milano, Jacinto silvestre, Nazarenos
Sv: Mörk pärlhyacint, Mörkblommig pärlhyacint
Cy: Clychau Du-Las, Clychau Dulas

Synonyms

• Muscari szovitsianum (Rupr. ex Boiss.)
• Muscari compactum (Baker)
• Botryanthus breviscapus (Tod.)
• Muscari racemosum subsp. neglectum ((Guss. ex Ten.) Corb.)
• Botryanthus mandraliscae (Lojac.)
• Muscari marianicum (Pau)
• Muscari macranthum (Freyn)
• Muscari odoratum (Montandon)
• Muscari elwesii (Baker)
• Muscari flaccidum (O.Schwarz)
• Botryanthus neglectus var. speciosa ((Marches.) Nyman)
• Muscari neumayeri ((Heldr.) Boiss.)
• Hyacinthus neglectus ((Guss. ex Ten.) E.H.L.Krause)
• Muscari botryoides var. bucharicum (Regel)
• Muscari mordoanum (Heldr.)
• Botryanthus saulii (Jaub. & Spach)
• Botryanthus vulgaris var. strangwaysii ((Ten.) Nyman)
• Botryanthus racemosus ((L.) Fourr.)
• Muscari letourneuxii (Boiss.)
• Botryanthus lelievrei var. strangwaysii ((Ten.) Nyman)
• Muscari neglectum f. bertramii (Maire)
• Muscari grandifolium var. rifanum (Maire)
• Muscari vandasii (Velen.)
• Muscari grandifolium (Baker)
• Muscari leucostomum (Woronow)
• Eubotrys odorata (Raf.)
• Scilla suaveolens (Salisb.)
• Muscari grandifolium var. populeum ((Braun-Blanq. & Maire) Maire)
• Muscari ammophilum (Sennen)
• Muscari racemosum var. alpinum (Fiori)
• Muscari skorpili (Velen.)
• Muscari bucharicum (Regel)
• Botryanthus speciosus ((Marches.) Nyman)
• Muscari neglectum subsp. odorum (O.Bolòs & Vigo)
• Botryanthus mordoanus ((Heldr.) Nyman)
• Muscari nivale (Stapf)
• Etheiranthus jacquinii (Kostel.)
• Botryanthus odorus (Kunth)
• Hyacinthus racemosus (L.)
• Muscari racemosum ((L.) Medik.)
• Botryanthus neglectus ((Guss. ex Ten.) Kunth)
• Leopoldia neumayeri (Heldr.)
• Muscari bootanense (Griff.)
• Muscari dolioliforme (Sobko)
• Muscari racemosum var. neglectum ((Guss. ex Ten.) St.-Lag.)
• Muscari populeum (Braun-Blanq. & Maire)
• Muscari atlanticum subsp. alpinum ((Fiori) Garbari)
• Muscari breviscapum ((Tod.) N.E.Br.)
• Hyacinthus juncifolius (Lam.)
• Muscari neglectum subsp. speciosum ((Marches.) Garbari)
• Botryanthus neglectus subsp. odorus (O.Bolòs & Vigo)
• Muscari speciosum (Marches.)
• Muscari strangwaysii (Ten.)
• Botryanthus strangwaysii ((Ten.) Kunth)
• Muscari vinyalsii (Sennen)
• Muscari conillii (Sennen)
• Muscari grossheimii (Schchian)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Egypt (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Morocco (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Sinai (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• Arkansas (introduced)
• Connecticut (introduced)
• Delaware (introduced)
• District of Columbia (introduced)
• Florida (introduced)
• Georgia (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Indiana (introduced)
• Kentucky (introduced)
• Kuril Is. (introduced)
• Louisiana (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Michigan (introduced)
• Mississippi (introduced)
• New Mexico (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• North Carolina (introduced)
• Ohio (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• South Carolina (introduced)
• Tennessee (introduced)
• Texas (introduced)
• Virginia (introduced)
• West Virginia (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

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Fruit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60460275-2)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2772020)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Muscari neglectum Guss. ex Ten.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 4

Soil nutriments: 5