Ornithogalum
- proper noun
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Ornithogalum
- Star of Bethlehem, the Ornithogalum, is best known as a cut flower.
- Ornithogalum (Star of Bethlehem)
Examples
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In spring, Ornithogalum varieties thrive in gardens, bringing vibrant colors to the landscape.
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Ornithogalum umbellatum-- star of Bethlehem.
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Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum, is best known as a cut flower.
Academic text (1994) -
Photo: Star of Bethlehem, an Ornithogalum hybrid.
Academic text (1994) -
According to Elias, one of the highlights of the exhibit will be the introduction of potted bulbs of a new Ornithogalum.
Academic text (1997) -
Ornithogalum caudatum, once the bulb is large enough, won't stop flowering and setting seed.
Blog text (15) -
Many gardeners admire the Ornithogalum, commonly known as Star of Bethlehem, for its striking blooms.
Synonyms
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A plant with white, star-shaped flowers that grows back each year
Compounds
- Specialized
A plant with white star-shaped flowers whose young shoots people eat
- Specialized
A South African plant with long spikes of white flowers grown for cut flowers
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A small plant with narrow grass-like leaves and white star-shaped flowers with a green stripe
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ornithogalum comes from Greek parts ornitho- 'bird' and -galum 'milk'. So the name means 'bird's milk' and helps you remember the genus by its white, milky-looking spring flowers that gardeners often call Star-of-Bethlehem.