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Lampascione, Muscari comosum

Family of liliaceae

This plant is commonly found on the sides of meadows, it blossoms in June showing some bunches of blue flowers.

Use
In some regions of Italy it is cultivated because of its bulb which can be used to prepare omelettes or vegetable soups.

Picture and text of Tebaldo Lorini
Translated by Gianna Toni

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