Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum

Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
The white flower of this plant is quite attractive in the spring but so too are the white bulbs which are uncovered by spring frosts. If eaten, these bulbs can be quite dangerous to humans and livestock.
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