Ornithogalum consists of bulb-forming perennials characterized by narrow, strap-like leaves that grow from the base. These plants produce racemes, which may be compact, bearing flowers that are star-shaped or cup-shaped, typically in white, yellow, or orange hues.

Ornithogalum graminifolium from Soutpan

Ornithogalum hispidum

Ornithogalum hispidum subsp. bergii

Ornithogalum hispidum subsp. hispidum

Ornithogalum juncifolium

Ornithogalum kochii

Ornithogalum kotschyanum

Ornithogalum laceteum

Ornithogalum laikipiense

Ornithogalum lanceolatum is a small perennial with bulbous roots, characterized by its basal rosettes of long, narrow, glossy green leaves. During the spring season, it generates dense clusters of white, star-like blooms that feature green stripes on their outer petals.

Ornithogalum lanceolatum

Ornithogalum longibracteatum

Ornithogalum maculatum

Ornithogalum magnum is a bulbous perennial characterized by its strap-like leaves, which can reach lengths of up to 20 cm. In late spring, it sends up an upright spike that can grow to 1 meter in height, showcasing a conical cluster of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that measure up to 4 cm in diameter. These blooms are suitable for floral arrangements.

Ornithogalum magnum

Ornithogalum magnum 'Moskou'

Ornithogalum magnum 'Saguramo'

Ornithogalum minor

Ornithogalum montanum

Ornithogalum multifolium

Ornithogalum multifolium from Loeriesfontein, South Africa

Ornithogalum narbonense is a bulbous perennial that reaches heights of up to 90 cm. It features linear, grey-green foliage that can grow as long as 60 cm. During late spring and early summer, it produces narrow, conical clusters of white flowers, each measuring approximately 2 cm in diameter.

Ornithogalum narbonense

Ornithogalum niveum

Ornithogalum nutans is a perennial plant featuring long, strap-like leaves that have prominent silvery veins running through them. It produces upright stems that can reach heights of 45 cm, each supporting one-sided clusters of up to 15 drooping, bell-shaped white flowers, which measure approximately 3 cm across. Each tepal displays a green stripe on its exterior.

Ornithogalum nutans

Ornithogalum oligophyllum is a bulbous perennial characterized by two channelled leaves that reach lengths of up to 10 cm and exhibit a mid-green hue. In the spring season, this plant sends up an upright flower stalk that supports a loose cluster of white, star-shaped blossoms.

Ornithogalum oligophyllum

Ornithogalum oreoides

Ornithogalum orthophyllum

Ornithogalum orthophyllum subsp. kochii

Ornithogalum paludosum

Ornithogalum polyphyllum

Ornithogalum ponticum

Ornithogalum ponticum 'Sochi' is a bulbous perennial that reaches a height of 75 cm. In early summer, it produces tall flower spikes adorned with clusters of star-shaped white blooms.

Ornithogalum ponticum 'Sochi'

Ornithogalum ponticum 'Zahar'

Ornithogalum prasinum

Ornithogalum pyramidale

Ornithogalum pyramidale from Morocco

Ornithogalum pyramidale short

Ornithogalum pyramidale var. pyramidale

This bulbous perennial grows in clumps and reaches heights of approximately 60 cm. Its leaves are narrow and have a glaucous grey-green hue. During June and July, the foliage will die back, giving way to elongated spikes that bear clusters of greenish-white buds, which eventually bloom into greenish-white, star-shaped flowers.

Ornithogalum pyrenaicum

Ornithogalum pyrenaicum Flavescens Group

Ornithogalum pyrenaicum subsp. pyrenaicum

Ornithogalum refractum

Ornithogalum reverchonii

Ornithogalum reverchonii from Morocco

Ornithogalum saundersiae is a bulbous perennial that thrives in tender conditions. It features upright, strap-like leaves that can reach up to 60 cm in length. During winter or spring, this plant sends up stems that grow as tall as 1 meter, adorned with white blooms that have noticeable black ovaries. These flowers are suitable for floral arrangements.

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