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Spring
Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Family: Asparagaceae
Powdery & Softpurefaint
SeasonSpring
OriginMediterranean, southern Europe
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Powdery & Soft · Spring bloomer
Star-of-Bethlehem opens its six-pointed white stars in the dappled light of spring meadows and woodland clearings, carrying a faint pure sweetness and the symbolism of guidance and hope.
Symbolism & Meaning
guidance, hope, reconciliation
In the Victorian language of flowers, star of bethlehem means “Reconciliation”.
Habitat & Environment
Mediterranean, southern Europe
Star of Bethlehem is native to Mediterranean, southern Europe.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameOrnithogalum umbellatum
- FamilyAsparagaceae
- Native ToMediterranean, southern Europe
- Bloom SeasonSpring
- LifespanPerennial
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