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Kendall County (IL) Forest Preserve District Star-of-Bethlehem The non-native (European) Star-of-Bethlehem is uncommon in our area. It was introduced into the U.S. as an ornamental plant. It prefers full sun to light shade and slightly moist conditions. Habitats include cemetery prairies, grassy meadows and sunny or semi-shaded banks of streams. This perennial consists of a rosette of basal leaves spanning about 1' across with individual leaves about 6-12" long and up to ¼" across that curve upward from the base and bend downward around the middle. There is often a white stripe in the middle of each leaf. From the center of the rosette, there develops one or more flowering stalks about 6-9" tall with a raceme of white flowers about 3/4" across when fully open, consisting of 6 white tepals, 6 stamens, and a single pistil.
Star-of-Bethlehem at Lyon Forest Preserve May 26, 2015
Star-of-Bethlehem at Lyon Forest Preserve May 26, 2015
Star-of-Bethlehem at Farnsworth House May 13, 2017
Star-of-Bethlehem shoots (among Wild Ginger) at Farnsworth House May 13, 2017 Click here for more information. Copyright © 2011-2017 by Kendall County Forest Preserve District. All Rights Reserved. |
