Drimia maritima (
syn. Urginea maritima) is a species of
flowering plant in the
family Asparagaceae, subfamily
Scilloideae (formerly the family Hyacinthaceae). This species is known by several common names, including
squill,
sea squill,
sea onion, and
maritime squill. It may also be called
red squill, particularly a form which produces red-tinged flowers instead of white. It is native to southern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.