According to Time Life Plant Encyclopedia (http://www.pathfinder.com/@@ZIfOZAUAWiIIUV3J/vg/TimeLife/CG/vg-search.html): “Many species of Ornithogalum are called star-of-Bethlehem because they bear stalks of star-shaped white flowers, which are usually fragrant and often have a green stripe or greenish coloration on the backs of the petals.” --------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off this list, send email to majordomo@mallorn.com with the message text UNSUBSCRIBE PERENNIALS