Scilla Bifolia is widespread in Europe, North Africa and Asia, being found mostly in deciduous forests. Its name comes from the two basal leaves. Blooms in March – April, its flowers being small, blue, scented. It contains a toxic substance – scillitoxina and a glycoside cardiotonic – scilaina. In doses over 3g/zi, it produces arrhythmias, even cardiac arrest; in doses of 1-2g/zi has emetics properties, being also, diuretic and expectorant.
The picture was created using a Nikon D40X camera and Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF lens, with the following settings: focal length – 50 mm, exposure time – 1/400 sec, ISO – 100, lens aperture – F/3,5.