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May 11, 2007 : Ornithogalum nutans

Keywords: Hyacinthaceae | Ornithogalum nutans L. | near Williamsport, Maryland, USA

Ornithogalum nutans

Botany Photo of the Day will have brief written entries on weekends, holidays and my vacations from April through September. I'm on vacation today. – Daniel

Thanks to Vicki of Maryland, USA for sharing this photograph (check out Vicki's Pics@Flickr).

Drooping (or nodding) star-of-Bethlehem or silver bells is native to Ukraine, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey, though it has now naturalized in some parts of North America and elsewhere. Missouri Plants has a good writeup on Ornithogalum nutans. Also, check out an 1885 illustration of the species.

Note to local readers: the Canadian Geranium and Pelargonium Society is having its annual plant sale and art show this weekend. As always with these plants, look for vibrant colours and interesting scented foliage!

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at May 11, 2007 12:00 AM

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Ornithogalum nutans - Z6 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
Ornithogalum nutans - Z6-10 - A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, Brickell, Cole, Zuk

Posted by: Beverley at May 11, 2007 7:31 AM

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