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Drooping Star Of Bethlehem

Ornithogalum nutans

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Found across Europe (16 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Species
Ornithogalum nutans (Drooping Star Of Bethlehem)

Names in Other Languages

French ornithogale à fleurs penchées
German Nickender Milchstern

Similar Species in Ornithogalum

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Arabian starflower
Ornithogalum arabicum
Not Evaluated
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Christmas-lily
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Not Evaluated
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Hyrkanyan Starflowers
Ornithogalum hyrcanum
Vulnerable
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Visiani's star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum visianicum
Extinct
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Gabrielyan's Starflowers
Ornithogalum gabrielianiae
Critically Endangered
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Pyrenees star of bethlehem
Ornithogalum pyrenaicum
Not Evaluated
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bath-asparagus
Ornithogalum narbonense
Not Evaluated
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giant chincherinchee
Ornithogalum saundersiae
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Drooping Star Of Bethlehem?
The scientific name of Drooping Star Of Bethlehem is Ornithogalum nutans. It belongs to the genus Ornithogalum.
What is the conservation status of Drooping Star Of Bethlehem?
Drooping Star Of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum nutans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Drooping Star Of Bethlehem live?
Drooping Star Of Bethlehem is found in Found across Europe (16 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania.
What family does Drooping Star Of Bethlehem belong to?
Drooping Star Of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum nutans) belongs to the genus Ornithogalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is Drooping Star Of Bethlehem endangered?
No, Drooping Star Of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum nutans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Drooping Star Of Bethlehem belong to?
Drooping Star Of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum nutans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of Drooping Star Of Bethlehem?
The closest relatives of Drooping Star Of Bethlehem in the genus Ornithogalum include Arabian starflower, Christmas-lily, Hyrkanyan Starflowers, Visiani's star of Bethlehem, Gabrielyan's Starflowers.

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Ornithogalum — 10 Species

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Arabian starflower
Ornithogalum arabicum
NE 🐾
Christmas-lily
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
NE 🐾
Hyrkanyan Starflowers
Ornithogalum hyrcanum
VU 🐾
Visiani's star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum visianicum
EX 🐾
Gabrielyan's Starflowers
Ornithogalum gabrielianiae
CR 🐾
Pyrenees star of bethlehem
Ornithogalum pyrenaicum
NE 🐾
bath-asparagus
Ornithogalum narbonense
NE 🐾
giant chincherinchee
Ornithogalum saundersiae
NE 🐾
Common Star-Of-Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum
LC
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Drooping Star Of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum nutans
LC
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