Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem
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Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem
Gagea lutea
The Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem is a bright yellow flower that blooms in spring. Its star-shaped petals make it look like a tiny sun shining in the grass!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem has bright, star-shaped yellow flowers, typically with six petals, that shine like tiny suns. Its thin, grass-like leaves often blend in with surrounding vegetation. Unlike other small white 'stars' found in woodlands, this one boasts a distinct cheerful golden hue.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderLilialesFamilyLiliaceaeGenusGagea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its leaves are so thin, they look like blades of grass hiding in the dirt!
Its scientific name, Gagea, honors a famous Irish botanist, Thomas Gage!
The bright yellow petals only open when the sun is shining directly on them.
This tiny plant is a type of lily, even though it looks very different from a tall lily!
Special abilities
Ability
Underground Powerhouse
Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem has a tiny bulb that stores food, helping it survive cold winters and bloom early.
Ability
Spring Sprinter
This plant can sprout and bloom very early in spring, soaking up sunlight before taller trees grow their leaves.
Ability
Ant Helpers
Its seeds have a special fatty cap that ants love to carry, helping the plant spread its offspring to new places.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits its bright yellow flowers for nectar.
eats
Black garden ant
Lasius niger
Carries nutrient-rich seed parts (elaiosomes) to its nest.
eaten by
Spanish slug
Arion lusitanicus
Occasionally nibbles on its tender leaves.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem?
1-2 cm
When does Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem bloom?
Spring
Is Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem edible?
No
Is Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem toxic?
Mild
What is Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem pollinated?
Insect
Where is Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem usually found?
Grasslands
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