Star-of-bethlehem

(Ornithogalum umbellatum)

Star-of-bethlehem

Leaves Flowers
Star-of-bethlehem eaves Star-of-bethlehem flowers

Growing habit: Cool-season succulent perennial herb from bulbs

Root/stem anatomy: Fibrous roots

Leaves: Narrow, smooth, channeled with conspicuous pale green to whitish stripes near midrib on upper surface

Reproduction: Scape topped by white flowers with broad green midstripe on lower surface

Reference: Weeds of the South by Charles T. Bryson and Michael S. DeFelice