Ornithogalum umbellatum Star of Bethlehem (Liliaceae)

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Ornithogalum umbellatum
Star of Bethlehem
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The Ornithogalum umbellatum plant species is found in Britain - E. England. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Star of Bethlehem.

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Latin Name:  Ornithogalum umbellatum
Common Name:  Star of Bethlehem
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Skin contact with the bulb can cause dermatitis in sensitive people[65]. The bulb contains alkaloids and is poisonous[2, 62]. Another report says that the bulb is poisonous to grazing animals[183].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Grassy places[5, 17].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[2, 5, 46, 61, 183]. The bulbs can be dried and ground into a powder[207]. Whilst the bulbs are palatable and wholesome according to some reports[2, 4, 115], some caution is advised. See the notes above on toxicity. Flowers - baked in bread[183].

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