The bosgeelster (Gagea lutea) is a perennial plant belonging to the lily family (Liliaceae). It is a plant of moist, rich soil in deciduous forests and grasslands. The species is native to Europe and East Asia.
The plant is 10-30 cm tall and forms a round ball focused. The yellow-green, self-contained ground blade is 5-10 mm wide. Sometimes there is a breeding ball in the armpit of the leaf.
The bosgeelster blooms from March through May and yellow, 1,5-2,5 cm wide flower. The two bracts of bloeiwjze are lanceolate. The inflorescence is a screen with two to seven flowers. Petals oblong with a blunt point. After flowering they will roll back and fade dull green.
The fruit is a capsule. The seed has an ant-roll and is therefore dispersed by ants.
The species is hexaploid, chromosome number was 2n = 72.
Names in other languages:
• German: Wald-Gelbstern
• English: Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem
• French: jaune Gagee
Source: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosgeelster
See also: Sending Flowers, Online Florist
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