Grape-Hyacinth Muscari neglectum

The Grape-Hyacinth (Muscari neglectum) is considered native in a small area of East Anglia, where it occurs on the light, sandy and chalky soils of the Breckland. Suffolk and Norfolk together hold the entirety of the native British population, making Breckland uniquely important for this attractive bulbous plant. It flowers in April and May, forming dense colonies on dry, open ground, including arable margins, grass-heath, and disturbed sandy banks. Distinguishing native populations from the widely naturalised garden escape (M. armeniacum) requires care. Conservation of native sites centres on maintaining open, low-competition ground through appropriate grazing and disturbance management. Image: © esdena, iNaturalist  

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