The star which pointed out the place of His birth has long been immortalised by the Ornithogalum umbellatum, or Star of Bethlehem, which has been thought to resemble the pictures descriptive of it; in France there is a pretty legend of the rose-coloured sainfoin.

O. Umbellatum (Star of Bethlehem) is a pretty little flower often found in English meadows, is quite hardy, and once established may be left undisturbed for years.

HIERACIUM umbellatum.

ORNITHOGALUM latifolium and umbellatum are also ornamental, and are often cultivated for their beautiful flower.