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Hyacinths are among the most popular bulbs selected for the process known as forcing, whereby plants are induced to flower earlier than their natural season (in this case, Christmas). It involves depriving bulbs of light and warmth for a period of several weeks, before growing them on in a bright, cool place such as a kitchen windowsill.
[2] [3] They are fragrant flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae [4] and are commonly called hyacinths (/ ˈ h aɪ ə s ɪ n θ s /). The genus is native predominantly to the Eastern Mediterranean region from the south of Turkey to Northern Israel , although naturalized more widely.
Leopoldia comosa (syn. Muscari comosum) is a perennial bulbous flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae.Usually called the tassel hyacinth [2] or tassel grape hyacinth, [3] it is one of a number of species and genera also known as grape hyacinths.
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[2] [3] While it is widely known for its tulips, Keukenhof also features numerous other flowers, including hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, roses, carnations and irises. [4] Keukenhof is located in the province of South Holland, south of Haarlem and southwest of Amsterdam in the area called the "Dune and Bulb Region" (Duin- en Bollenstreek).