Chamaescilla is a genus of Australian herbs in the subfamily Hemerocallidoideae 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.Atlas of Living Australia, genus Chamaescilla
Species Four species were accepted : Chamaescilla corymbosa (R.Br.) Benth. (Blue Stars, Blue Squill or Mudrurt) - Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. 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 Chamaescilla dyeri - synonym of Arthropodium dyeri (See Arthropodium.)
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