Meet Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica) aka Wood Squill. If you live in a Michigan suburb, there is a very good chance you’ve seen her popping up this spring. Though she hails from Turkey and southwest Russia (NOT Siberia, despite her name), she is spread all over the state. We may rightfully admire her vivacious blue colours, and the grace she delivers as one of the first blooming flowers in spring time, however, she is INVADING the territory of our native plants. She spreads her own roots so vigorously, our homies just can’t keep up. Oh dear Squilly, we admire your strength, perseverance, and valor, but please… go back home. . Invasiveness: This plant was, like many invasive species, introduced as an ornamental, but soon got out of hand. Thus, it often grows in large patches all by itself. It competes so well thanks to its every part being POISONOUS (despite the flowers tasting sweet), being left untouched by deer and other grazers. Additionally, a broken root can resprout an entirely new plant, and it is well adapted to frigid conditions. It is invasive in many parts of the midwest, especially Minnesota and Illinois. . Distribution: She has proliferated herself extensively in the metro-Detroit area, as well as in western Michigan near Holland, and northern Michigan near Alpena and Houghton. So if you’re out on a walk this spring, especially in suburban areas, be on the lookout for this flower. . For Identification tips, mythology, and further resources, read the first comment. . . . . . . . #siberiansquill #scillasiberica #earlybloomer #earlyspring #suburbangarden #michiganflowers #midwest #scillabifolia #invasivespecies #invasiveplants #invasive #beautifulweeds #spring #springflowers #springflower #springishere #springisintheair #blueflowers #blueflower #flowers #flowerstagram #flowerpower #spring2020 #getoutside #learn #learnsomethingnew #learningisfun #naturebasedlearning #natureteaches #michigannature (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_FoeKwnxGW/?igshid=k4yth65n7f3a