Large sternbergia
Sternbergia clusiana

Family: Amaryllidaceae

What it is like

A flowering plant with a bulb. The bulbs are 20-30 cm deep in the soil. It grows 10-20 cm tall and can be taller. The leaves are grey-green and 8-16 mm wide. They develop in a ring. The flowers are greenish-yellow.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It suits USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

It can be grown by division of the bulb.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Amaryllis clusiana Ker Gawl.; and others