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Star-of-Bethlehem
This perennial wildflower is also called Snowdrops, Starflower, Summer Snowflake, Nap-at-Noon, Dove's Dung. Ornithogalum umbellatum is poisonous, especially the bulb. Sheep and other livestock have been killed by eating this plant. It closes up at night and on cloudy days. Blooming in May
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See who else is growing Ornithogalum umbellatum (Leche De Gallina).
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This photo is of "Star of Bethlehem" in Diohio's garden
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Joined 18 May, 2007
Pest county, near Budapest
21 Mar, 2008
Hmmm pretty but poisonous. I don't know whether we have this in Europe. I've never been aware of it.