Description
Ornithogalum gracillimum (also called slender star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its flowers are white and star-shaped, and its bulbs are small and round. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as meadows and grasslands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ornithogalum gracillimum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Ornithogalum gracillimum
Ornithogalum gracillimum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.