Ornithogalum narbonense (Liliaceae)

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Ornithogalum narbonense
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The Ornithogalum narbonense plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. arcuatum. O. pyramidale narbonense.

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Latin Name:  Ornithogalum narbonense
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no specific mention of this plant as being toxic has been seen, it belongs to a family where there are some species that are said to be toxic. Caution should be observed. Any toxins are likely to be concentrated in the bulb[200].

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Grassy places and waste ground[50, 90].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant[90], it succeeds in any position[42] in ordinary garden soil[1]. Prefers a sunny position[200]. Succeeds in short grass[90], though this should not be mown from the time the bulbs start to grow until they have set seed and the leaves are dying down. Plants are hardy to about -10°c[200].

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