Star of Bethlehem - Lady eleven o'clock

You feel inconsolable, you want to react after an event that has touched your heart While scientists call it "star of Bethlehem," "ornithogalum umbellatum," or "Ornithogalum umbellatum," amateur botanists like to nickname it "the eleven-o'clock lady." Why? Simply because the flowers of this small spring plant, immaculate white in color, only open when the sun is at its highest point. They close at dusk or in rainy weather. Another special feature: its harmonious and stable geometry, this flower being the only one with six petals. Widely distributed in Europe, and particularly in France, the ornithogalum umbellatum thrives particularly well in clay soils. It is often found in meadows and along paths, where it grows, tenderly cradled by the sun's rays. It is also found as an ornamental plant in gardens, as its star-shaped flowers are perfect for decoration. It grows in the form of umbels that appear from May onwards. Each stem contains between 5 and 15 flowers. This plant, with its egg-shaped bulb, ranges in size from 10 to 30 cm in height, depending on the environment in which it grows. Shade and cool conditions contribute to its growth, although its flowering is encouraged by sunlight.