Star of Bethlehem blooming in Pasadena, Maryland (5/5/2013).

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Star of Bethlehem in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/28/2011).

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Star of Bethlehem blooming in Harford Co., Maryland (5/5/2018).

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Star of Bethlehem in bloom in Worcester Co., Maryland (4/26/2017).

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A Star of Bethlehem in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/11/2014).

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Star of Bethlehem blooming in Kent Co., Maryland (5/14/2016).

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Star of Bethlehem on a rainy day in Kent Co., Maryland (5/14/2016).

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Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore City, Maryland (5/3/2021). (c) avacalvano, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 372735 - Psn: 52)

Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore City, Maryland (5/3/2021). (c) avacalvano, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem blooming in Somerset Co., Maryland (5/3/2015).

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Star of Bethlehem in Caroline Co., Maryland (4/30/2017).

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Star of Bethlehem in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/4/2017).

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Star of Bethlehem blooming in Allegany Co., Maryland (6/1/2014).

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Star of Bethlehem blooming in Allegany Co., Maryland (5/15/2015).

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Star of Bethlehem in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/2/2017).

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Star of Bethlehem blooming in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/9/2012).

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Star of Bethlehem in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/28/2011).

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Star of Bethlehem blooming in Kent Co., Maryland (5/9/2016).

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Star of Bethlehem blooming in Allegany Co., Maryland (5/16/2012).

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Star of Bethlehem blooming in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (5/7/2016).

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Star of Bethlehem blooming in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (4/19/2008).

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A Star of Bethlehem in Charles Co., Maryland (5/9/2014).

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Star of Bethlehem in Harford Co., Maryland (3/17/2018).

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Star of Bethlehem hosting <em>Puccinia liliacearum</em> in Harford Co., Maryland (4/27/2018). (Photo ID: 107546 - Psn: 150)

Star of Bethlehem hosting Puccinia liliacearum in Harford Co., Maryland (4/27/2018).

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Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/28/2019). (c) laurabankey, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 257052 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/28/2019). (c) laurabankey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/19/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 289374 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/19/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/3/2020). (c) jodihannah, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 291377 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/3/2020). (c) jodihannah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/4/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 291430 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/4/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem in Howard Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) laligurans, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 291431 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Howard Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) laligurans, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem in Cecil Co., Maryland (5/3/2020). (c) dianalee57, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 291556 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Cecil Co., Maryland (5/3/2020). (c) dianalee57, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem in Carroll Co., Maryland (5/7/2020). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 291717 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Carroll Co., Maryland (5/7/2020). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/2/2020). (c) Kelly Beller, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 291849 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/2/2020). (c) Kelly Beller, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/10/2020). (c) cornelius toe, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 291942 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/10/2020). (c) cornelius toe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/11/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 291980 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/11/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/29/2024). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1190385 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/29/2024). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Star of Bethlehem in Washington Co., Maryland (4/21/2023). (c) Wendy R Fredericks, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/4/2023). (c) Wendy R Fredericks, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Star of Bethlehem in Caroline Co., Maryland (4/17/2026). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1489281 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Caroline Co., Maryland (4/17/2026). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Star of Bethlehem in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/23/2026). (c) BRUCE DAGGY, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1495555 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/23/2026). (c) BRUCE DAGGY, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/26/2026). (c) kdwild61, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1495556 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/26/2026). (c) kdwild61, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Star of Bethlehem in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (4/27/2026). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1497238 - Psn: 200)

Star of Bethlehem in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (4/27/2026). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Star of Bethlehem in Harford Co., Maryland (4/22/2025). No rights reserved

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Status

Star of Bethlehem is introduced from Eurasia and has become established in Maryland.

Relationships

Puccinia liliacearum is a rust occurring on Star of Bethlehem.

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MBP marks as "Invasive" any taxon listed in the Maryland Invasive Species Council (MISC) list of Invasive Species of Concern in Maryland. You can read their criteria and review the lists here: https://mdinvasives.org/species-of-concern/. Use of media featured on Maryland Biodiversity Project is only permitted with express permission of the photographer.

Star of Bethlehem blooming in Pasadena, Maryland (5/5/2013). View Record Details Media by Bill Hubick.

Star of Bethlehem in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/28/2011). View Record Details Media by Bill Harms.

Star of Bethlehem blooming in Harford Co., Maryland (5/5/2018). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

Star of Bethlehem in bloom in Worcester Co., Maryland (4/26/2017). View Record Details Media by Marcia Balestri.

A Star of Bethlehem in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/11/2014). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Star of Bethlehem blooming in Kent Co., Maryland (5/14/2016). View Record Details Media by Nancy Martin.

Star of Bethlehem on a rainy day in Kent Co., Maryland (5/14/2016). View Record Details Media by Nancy Martin.

Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore City, Maryland (5/3/2021). (c) avacalvano, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by avacalvano via iNaturalist.

Star of Bethlehem blooming in Somerset Co., Maryland (5/3/2015). View Record Details Media by Lance Biechele.

Star of Bethlehem in Caroline Co., Maryland (4/30/2017). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Star of Bethlehem in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/4/2017). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Star of Bethlehem blooming in Allegany Co., Maryland (6/1/2014). View Record Details Media by Jim Stasz.

Star of Bethlehem blooming in Allegany Co., Maryland (5/15/2015). View Record Details Media by Kimberly Booth.

Star of Bethlehem in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/2/2017). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

Star of Bethlehem blooming in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/9/2012). View Record Details Media by Elizabeth Miller.

Star of Bethlehem in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/28/2011). View Record Details Media by Bill Harms.

Star of Bethlehem blooming in Kent Co., Maryland (5/9/2016). View Record Details Media by Dan Small.

Star of Bethlehem blooming in Allegany Co., Maryland (5/16/2012). Media by Kimberly Booth.

Star of Bethlehem blooming in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (5/7/2016). View Record Details Media by Dan Small.

Star of Bethlehem blooming in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (4/19/2008). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

A Star of Bethlehem in Charles Co., Maryland (5/9/2014). View Record Details Media by Jim Stasz.

Star of Bethlehem in Harford Co., Maryland (3/17/2018). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

Star of Bethlehem hosting Puccinia liliacearum in Harford Co., Maryland (4/27/2018). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/28/2019). (c) laurabankey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by laurabankey via iNaturalist.

Star of Bethlehem in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/19/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Star of Bethlehem in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/3/2020). (c) jodihannah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by jodihannah via iNaturalist.

Star of Bethlehem in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/4/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Star of Bethlehem in Howard Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) laligurans, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by laligurans via iNaturalist.

Star of Bethlehem in Cecil Co., Maryland (5/3/2020). (c) dianalee57, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by dianalee57 via iNaturalist.

Star of Bethlehem in Carroll Co., Maryland (5/7/2020). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Emilio Concari.

Star of Bethlehem in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/2/2020). (c) Kelly Beller, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Kelly Beller via iNaturalist.

Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/10/2020). (c) cornelius toe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by cornelius_toe via iNaturalist.

Star of Bethlehem in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/11/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/29/2024). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Matthew Beziat.

Star of Bethlehem in Washington Co., Maryland (4/21/2023). (c) Wendy R Fredericks, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Wendy R. Fredericks.

Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/4/2023). (c) Wendy R Fredericks, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Wendy R. Fredericks.

Star of Bethlehem in Caroline Co., Maryland (4/17/2026). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Star of Bethlehem in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/23/2026). (c) BRUCE DAGGY, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by BRUCE DAGGY via iNaturalist.

Star of Bethlehem in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/26/2026). (c) kdwild61, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by kdwild61 via iNaturalist.

Star of Bethlehem in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (4/27/2026). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Matthew Beziat.

Star of Bethlehem in Harford Co., Maryland (4/22/2025). No rights reserved View Record Details Media by Gloria Miller via iNaturalist.