Ornithogalum umbellatum
Dame-d’Onze-Heures
Star of Bethlehem
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 30-40 mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | 30 cm |
Description
A bulb native to central and southern Europe with one short stem surrounded by fleshy leaves. A cut across the bulb reveals the layers or rings.
Flowers
A cluster of 6-20 flowers. The tepals have bright green stripes on the outside.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass. Blade, basal, with a white line on upper surface.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: in 3 parts with numerous seeds.
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