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Star of Bethlehem: Pretty but Invasive Bulb

Ornithogalum umbellatum spreads via bulblets, not seeds. Herbicides ineffective. Dig out or try Halosulfuron (Sedgehammer) / Imazaquin (Image) experimentally (2 apps/year max). Or glyphosate for 3 years.

See Star of Bethlehem.

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