Ornithogalum Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- or-nith-oh-GAY-lum thur-SOY-deez
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Herbaceous perennial from a bulb; leaves basal, narrow, strap-like, with a light green midrib; flowers in a cluster at the top of a naked stem, white to pale yellow, star-like, 6-parted, sometimes with a dark eye. The species epithet describes the thyrse-like arrangement of flowers on the inflorescence.
Found in: Often offered as a florist plant; landscape in flower gardens as hardy bulb, weedy in disturbed areas and naturalized in open fields
- See this plant in the following landscape:
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Ornithogalum
- Species:
- thyrsoides
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Bulb
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- South Africa
- Distribution:
- Piedmont
- Edibility:
- Bulbs are NOT EDIBLE, contrary to some sources
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Poisonous
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Cultural Conditions:
- NC Region:
- Piedmont
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- White
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 6 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Flowers in a cluster at the top of a naked stem, white to pale yellow, star-like, 6-parted.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Rosulate
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Basal, narrow, strap-like, with a light green midrib
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Patio
- Rock Wall
- Small Space
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Small groups
- Problems:
- Poisonous to Humans
- Weedy
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- Low
- Poison Symptoms:
- Nausea, salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath; pain, burning, and swelling of lips, tongue, and throat. Skin irritation following prolonged contact
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Several cardiac glycosides and others plus calcium oxalate crystals
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Bark
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Leaves
- Roots
- Sap/Juice
- Seeds
- Stems
