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Ornithogalum

Ornithogalum

9.9
A bulb plant with star-shaped white or yellow flowers often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • /ˌɔrnɪˈθoʊɡələm/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Ornithogalum are popular ornamental plants in gardens for their star-shaped flowers.

Examples

  • The bulbs of Ornithogalum require well-drained soil and full sunlight to thrive.

  • Botanists debated whether Ornithogalum should be classified in the Hyacinthaceae or Asparagaceae family.

  • The garden is filled with beautiful Ornithogalum flowers.

  • Have you seen the Ornithogalum blooming in spring?

  • In early spring, the garden bursts into color with the delicate white flowers of Ornithogalum.

  • Many gardeners choose Ornithogalum for its striking star-shaped blooms that brighten up flower beds.

  • The Ornithogalum plants require minimal care and can thrive in various soil types.

Compounds

Ornithogalum pyrenaicum
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant with white star-shaped flowers whose young shoots people eat

Ornithogalum thyrsoides
  • Specialized
9.9

A South African plant with long spikes of white flowers grown for cut flowers

Ornithogalum umbellatum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant with narrow grass-like leaves and white star-shaped flowers with a green stripe

Surface Forms

Ornithogalum singular
Ornithogalums plural

Etymology

Ornithogalum comes from Greek parts ornitho- 'bird' and -galum 'milk'. That 'bird's milk' image points to the plant's usually white, milky, star-shaped flowers, which is why people know it as Star-of-Bethlehem.