Star of Bethlehem -- Ornithogalum umbellatum



Family Liliaceae (Lily family)

This introduced species looks quite similar to wild garlic, except that it has a white stripe on the leaves. Petals and sepals have a green stripe on the outside as well. The flowers are produced in April and May in moist wooded areas and especially around old homesites.


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