Ornithogalum umbellatum L.

Star-of-Bethlehem  

Description:

• Perennial herb with linear basal leaves
• Loose raceme composed of a few erect flowers
• Flowers are white and star-like
• Lower surface of flowers have a wide green band
• Ornamental flower that often escape to roadsides
• Coated bulb from which leaves arise is poisonous

Habitat:

·        Occasional around old houses

·        Garden escape

Distribution:

·        Ditch next to driveway