Star of Bethlehem: Mighty and Long-Lasting
December 4, 2024 | 1 min to read
The Star of Bethlehem, scientifically known as Ornithogalum, is a winter flowering bulb from the Mediterranean regions, part of the Asparagus family. According to legend, it blossomed from the remnants of the biblical star, earning its celestial name. Interestingly, its Latin name translates to ‘Bird’s milk,’ a euphemism for bird droppings, which contrasts with its romantic backstory. For further details, readers are encouraged to visit FloraLife.
Native to Mediterranean regions, Star of Bethlehem, or more formally known as, Ornithogalum, is a winter flowering bulbous crop belonging to the Asparagus family.
According to legend, it grew from fragments of the biblical star of Bethlehem after it fell to earth and shattered into pieces, hence its celestial common name.
Its Latin name, however, is slightly less romantic and when translated means ‘Bird’s milk’, which is a euphemism for bird droppings.
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