Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Widely naturalized in North America, this European native ornamental is inedible, despite its similarity to wild onion and garlic.
Often confused with wild garlic or onion, the Star of Bethlehem is a native of Europe that is widely naturalized in the United States. Unlike its edible look-alikes, the Star of Bethlehem is poisonous to small animals and even to cattle. However, its delicate white flowers, rhythmically clustered into its grass-like leaves, make it an attractive ornamental.
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Heirloom Seeds and Plants from the Monticello collection
Plant history in your gardens with seeds and plants from Monticello and the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants.
