Star of Bethlehem - Lady eleven o'clock

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While scientists call it "star of Bethlehem," "ornithogalum umbellatum," or "Ornithogalum umbellatum," amateur botanists like to nickname it "the eleven-o'clock lady." Why? Simply because the flowers of this small, immaculate white spring plant only open when the sun is at its highest point. They close at nightfall or in rainy weather. Another special feature: its harmonious and stable geometry, this flower being the only one with six petals.

Very common in Europe, and particularly in France, the starflower thrives particularly well in clay soils. It is often found in meadows and on the edges of paths where it grows, tenderly rocked by the rays of the sun. It is also found as an ornamental plant in gardens, as its star-shaped flowers are perfect decorations. It develops in the form of umbels that appear from May. Each stem has between 5 and 15 flowers. This plant with an oviform bulb ranges in size from 10 to 30 cm in height depending on the environment in which it grows. Shade and coolness contribute to its growth, although its flowering is encouraged by the sun.