Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum) by Evelyn Simak as part of the Geograph project.
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Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 28 May 2016
The plant can be found in rough grassland, on grass verges, roadside banks and in open woods. It is poisonous for many mammals such as cats, dogs, goats, horses and of course humans. The toxins are found in all parts of the flower, leaves, stems and bulbs and are similar in effect to those of digitalis which is found in foxgloves > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1920308. For a wider view of this location see > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4969472.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.527805
Longitude
1.48722