| Ledebouria | |
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| Silver Squill, Ledebouria socialis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Scilloideae |
| Subtribe: | Massoniinae |
| Genus: | Ledebouria |
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Ledebouria is a genus of African bulbous perennial herbs in the Asparagus family, Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. Most members were previously part of the genus Scilla. A number of species are grown by cacti and succulent enthusiasts for their patterned leaves.
Most of the species are native to Africa or Madagascar, but a few are from India, Sri Lanka or the Arabian Peninsula.