star-of-Bethlehem

Ornithogalum

The star-of-Bethlehem is a pretty white flower that blooms in spring. Its star-shaped petals make it look like a little star shining in the grass!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The star-of-Bethlehem has delicate, star-shaped white flowers, each with six pointed petals often marked with a green stripe on the underside. Its narrow, grass-like leaves grow from a bulb, forming a small clump that is distinctly different from larger, showier garden flowers.

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star-of-Bethlehem

Categoría

Plantas

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Despite its beauty, all parts of this plant are poisonous and should never be eaten!

Each tiny star-shaped flower has six shiny stamens, which are like little golden arms!

In some places, this plant can be an invasive species, spreading very fast!

It's also called 'nap-at-noon' because its flowers often close midday!

Habilidades especiales

Star-of-Bethlehem can multiply underground with tiny bulblets, helping it spread quickly and form dense carpets of flowers.

Star-of-Bethlehem can close its star-shaped flowers at night or during bad weather, protecting its precious pollen.

Star-of-Bethlehem has toxic compounds in its leaves and bulbs, which help protect it from hungry herbivores.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 15-30 cm
Extensión: 10-20 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 2-4 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

provides nectar and pollen for foraging bees

pollinates

Common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

an early spring food source for these busy pollinators

eaten by

Garden slug

Arion hortensis

young leaves can be a food source for some slugs

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.

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.