Bluebell, Hyacinthoides non scripta

Bluebells are not edible to us.

A glue is obtained from the sap in the bulb and stem. Simply cut open a bulb and apply the sap to whatever needs to be joined. It makes an excellent paper glue, the join is stronger than the surrounding paper. It would not work on non-absorbent materials such as plastics and glass.

A starch from the bulb has been used in laundering, it is very harsh on the skin.