What is it?

[Gina71]

This came in a pot of plants that were given to me last year. It bloomed last year then the whole plant disappeared. It's back! Can someone tell me what it is?

 

[zigs]

No idea but welcome to the forum

 

[DirtMechanic]

Welcome!

My best guess is ornithogalum dubium.

Ornithogalum dubium (Star of Bethlehem)

Native to South Africa, Ornithogalum dubium (Star of Bethlehem) is a bulbous perennial boasting brilliant clusters of 5-25 yellow to orange flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a contrasting bead-like black eye. Blooming over a long-season, extending from late winter to spring, the showy...

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[Gina71]

Welcome!

My best guest is ornithogalum dubium.

Ornithogalum dubium (Star of Bethlehem)

Native to South Africa, Ornithogalum dubium (Star of Bethlehem) is a bulbous perennial boasting brilliant clusters of 5-25 yellow to orange flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a contrasting bead-like black eye. Blooming over a long-season, extending from late winter to spring, the showy...

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Thank you!

 

[alp]

LILY FAMILY
The Sun Star, or Ornithogalum dubium, is a perennial in the lily family.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[DirtMechanic]

LILY FAMILY
The Sun Star, or Ornithogalum dubium, is a perennial in the lily family.

Welcome to the forum!

I am glad you agree. It took a while to learn about it, and I am rarely completely certain.