The genus Ornithogalum is call sun star or wonder star , and yields over 120 different species of flowers , mostly originating in South Africa and the Mediterranean . Ornithogalum is a member of the Hyacinthaceae or hyacinth family . Something to keep in mind is that the medulla of Ornithogalum plants are poisonous , and should not be erroneously planted in lieu of the similar - sounding wild garlic .

Ornithogalum umbellatum

genius - of - Bethlehem is the common name of Ornithogalum umbellatum , which some now call a dope because it grows commonly in the north American landscape . It is aboriginal to the Mediterranean drainage basin . genius - of - Bethlehem reproduces from lightbulb and exhibits pretty , star - like , six - petal white prime that appear at the ending of leafless , flowering stems . The plant also has shining green parting that are fairly prospicient , ordinarily between 4 and 12 inches . At first glance , it is well-fixed to confuse the leaves of the Star - of - Bethlehem with the leaves of the wild garlic plant , as many people do . However , Star - of - Bethlehem leaves have a silverish - ashen median value stripe mark off that distinguish them .

Ornithogalum magnum

Another interesting sun star species is Ornithogalum magnum , whose anthesis stems can reach up to 3 feet in tiptop , flower profusely with pretty blank flowers for several weeks during May and June .

Ornithogalum dubium

genus Ornithogalum dubium is called the snake heyday . Its large blooming are also six - petaled but they are orangish or yellowish in color , sometimes with a green or chocolate-brown pith . The first salad days are determine like small cupful , and flatten out out as the blooms begin to fade . This species is native to South Africa , and grows in mountainous area .

Ornithogalum arabicum

Ornithogalum arabicum or Arab ’s eye feature clusters of small white flower on retentive , leafless stems . Arab ’s eye is favored as a container plant , as it has a pleasant fragrance in addition to pretty flowers . Like all species of Ornithogalum , do not over urine because this could make the medulla oblongata to molder . Ornithogalum arabicum bask verbatim sun . Cosset this plant , protecting it from wind and cold . Remember that it is native to the hot clime of South Africa and can not deal with hoarfrost .

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

Ornithogalum thyrsoides commonly name chincherinchee , has showy , sports stadium - shaped white or creamy - white blossom with brown or green nitty-gritty . They bloom around October through February , and make ideal container or vase efflorescence . Native to South Africa , Ornithogalum thyrsoides now also acquire naturally in Western Australia . The Dutch plant scientist , Nikolaus Joseph Freiherr von Jacquin instance this flowering plant in 1776 in " Hortus botanicus vindobonensis . "

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