Description
Native to southwestern Spain and Morocco, where this Star-of-Bethlehem grows in crevices in the limestone rocks. A graceful species with up to 20 pure white, hanging, two centimeter wide bell-shaped flowers. Strong cut flower.
BELONGS TO THE HYACINTHACEAE FAMILY
From the Greek: ornis (bird) and gala (milk). The genus Ornithogalum consists of a group of bulbous plants suitable for naturalization. The many species, as well as the cultivars, are certainly suitable as cut flowers.
They originate predominantly from the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The bulbs are said to be quite nutritious and tasty, naturally after being cooked.
