star-of-Bethlehem
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- noun
- /ˈstɑːr əv ˈbɛθlɪhɛm/
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estrella de Belén
- The star-of-Bethlehem is known for its star-shaped flowers, which attract many pollinators.
Examples
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During a hike in the Mediterranean, I spotted a patch of star-of-Bethlehem thriving among the wildflowers.
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In spring, the star-of-Bethlehem blooms, showcasing its beautiful white flowers across the garden.
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Synonyms
A group of bulb plants from Europe, Asia, and South Africa called Star-of-Bethlehem
A small plant with narrow grass-like leaves and white star-shaped flowers with a green stripe
A plant with white star-shaped flowers whose young shoots people eat
A wild plant with thin tender shoots that you eat like a vegetable
A plant with young shoots like asparagus that people eat in spring
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Star-of-Bethlehem takes its name from the Biblical 'Star of Bethlehem' that is said to have guided the Wise Men, and the plant was named because its white, star-shaped flowers look like little stars.