''Chamaescilla'' is a genus of

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n herbs in the subfamily

Hemerocallidoideae Hemerocallidoideae is a subfamily of flowering plants, part of the Family (biology), family Asphodelaceae ''sensu lato'' in the monocot Order (biology), order Asparagales according to the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group, APG system of APG IV system, ...

within the asphodel family. They have grass-like basal leaves and tuberous roots. The flowers have six petals (each with three nerves) and six stamens. The seed capsules contain black, glossy seeds.

Species

Four species were accepted : *'' Chamaescilla corymbosa'' (R.Br.) Benth. (Blue Stars, Blue Squill or Mudrurt) -

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and

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. *'' Chamaescilla gibsonii'' Keighery - Western Australia *'' Chamaescilla maculata'' R.W.Davis & A.P.Br. – Western Australia *'' Chamaescilla spiralis'' (Endl.) Benth., which has curled basal leaves. - Western Australia Formerly included:Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
/ref> *''Chamaescilla dyeri'' - synonym of ''

Arthropodium dyeri ''Arthropodium'' is a genus of Herbaceous plant, herbaceous perennial plants in the subfamily Lomandroideae of the family (biology), family Asparagaceae. Members of this genus are native to Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Madagascar. ...

'' (See ''

Arthropodium ''Arthropodium'' is a genus of Herbaceous plant, herbaceous perennial plants in the subfamily Lomandroideae of the family (biology), family Asparagaceae. Members of this genus are native to Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Madagascar. ...

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References

Hemerocallidoideae Asphodelaceae genera Asparagales of Australia Endemic flora of Australia {{Australia-plant-stub