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| Identification |
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Genus
Ornithogalum
Species
umbellatum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sleepydick
Star of Bethlehem
Family
HYACINTHACEAE
Specimen number
S10638
Data source
Poison p94;Xeri p307
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Seasonal bulb
Life span
1 - 3 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Ornithogalum umbellatum can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It needs soil that is dry. Sleepydick (also known as Star of Bethlehem) tolerates occasional periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Bulbs
Flowers
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
The flowers and bulbs are toxic to humans and livestock (especially sheep) causing nausea and gastrointestinal disorders. Contact with the bulbs may cause dermatitis due to the presence of Tulipalin A.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
yes
Livestock poison
yes
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It causes dermatitis when touched. Keep out of pastures and away from livestock grazing areas. The flowers and bulbs are toxic to humans and livestock (especially sheep) causing nausea and gastrointestinal disorders. Contact with the bulbs may cause dermatitis due to the presence of Tulipalin A.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ornithogalum umbellatum is a seasonal bulb. Flowers: Sleepydick (locally known in some parts as Star of Bethlehem) has six petaled flowers, white with green stripes. Blossoms appear in March and continue through May. The flowers are most often a white color, with an accent in green.
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