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Large Sternbergia

Sternbergia clusiana

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Field Notes

Description:

It is a protected bulb in Israel, and rather rare, found in patches all over the eastern parts of the country. During its blooming time, its site are places of pilgrim for nature lovers. The huge flowers are visited by many insects that are attracted to the scents secreted in small glands, found at the petal's tips.

Habitat:

sunny rocky habitats

Notes:

protected by law in Israel

Reference Links:

Sternbergia clusiana (Ker Gawler) Spreng. | Flora of Israel Online

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