Also called: starflower. a Eurasian liliaceous plant, Ornithogalum umbellatum , naturalized in the eastern US, having narrow leaves and starlike white flowers
any of several similar and related plants
First recorded in 1565–75
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The Star of Bethlehem had not been able to be inspected or redisplayed due to the risk of the fragile Victorian glazing shattering and causing damage.
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2022
Both plants have similar needle-like leaves, but Star of Bethlehem doesn’t produce any garlicky or oniony smell when crushed.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2019
A slender golden pillar completes the set as the Star of Bethlehem.
From The Guardian • Dec. 20, 2012
The display created by artist church member John Zachary includes the phrase “Christ is born” and a Star of Bethlehem but no traditional manger figures.
From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2011
The stream of talk ran on the subject of quilts, the various patterns in which they were pieced and quilted, the Rising Sun, the Lion's Paw, and the Star of Bethlehem being Mrs. Sapp's favorites.
From Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885 by Various
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