Dropping Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum nutans

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant. It grows 20-50 cm tall. The leaves are 65 cm long and 8-15 mm wide. They have a white stripe on the upper surface. The flowers start our being erect but become nodding. The flowers are 5 cm across and white. .

Also put in the family Liliaceae and Hyacinthaceae.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, Mediterranean, Pakistan, Switzerland

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Albucea nutans (L.) Rchb.; and several others