common star-of-Bethlehem

Ornithogalum umbellatum

The common star-of-Bethlehem is a pretty flower with star-shaped white blooms. It grows in gardens and fields, bringing beauty to nature in springtime.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The common star-of-Bethlehem has delicate, star-shaped white flowers, each with six petals often marked by a distinct green stripe on the outside. Its narrow, grass-like leaves feature a prominent white stripe down the center, making it easily recognizable even when not in bloom.

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common star-of-Bethlehem

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Datos interesantes

In some places, it’s considered an invasive 'super-spreader' in gardens and fields!

Its specific name, 'umbellatum', refers to its umbrella-like flower cluster!

The plant's bulbs were once ground into flour in parts of the Mediterranean!

This plant can stay dormant underground for years, waiting for ideal conditions!

Habilidades especiales

common star-of-Bethlehem stores food in underground bulbs, helping it survive cold winters and bloom early in spring.

common star-of-Bethlehem creates tiny new bulbs called bulbils, allowing it to spread quickly and form dense colonies.

common star-of-Bethlehem produces toxic compounds that deter many animals from eating its leaves or bulbs.

common star-of-Bethlehem closes its star-like flowers at night and on cloudy days to protect its pollen.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 15-30 cm
Extensión: 15-30 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 2-3 cm
Temporada de floración: Primavera
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Moderada
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Helps transfer pollen between flowers.

pollinates

Viereck's Sweat Bee

Lasioglossum vierecki

One of many wild bees attracted to its blooms.

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Ornamental

Las plantas ornamentales se cultivan principalmente por su atractivo estético, embelleciendo paisajes y jardines con su atractivo follaje, flores o forma.

Flor en racimo

Las flores en racimo son inflorescencias donde las flores individuales están dispuestas muy juntas en un tallo común.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.