Armenian Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum hajastanum
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. The flowers are white.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Caucasus, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are dried and then used in soups or fried.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Spitak banjar
Synonyms
Ornithogalum obconicum (Zahar.) Agapova; Ornithogalum ponticum subsp. obconicum Zahar.;