Colours and shapes
There are many different varieties of Ornithogalum. Ornithogalum arabicum and Ornithogalum saundersiae have compact white flowers. Ornithogalum thyrsoides also has white flowers, but the spray of flowers is pyramid shaped. Ornithogalum dubium is just a bit different and has orange or yellow flowers.
Symbolism
The symbolic meaning of Ornithogalum is purity. Who would you give a bunch of purity to?
Origin
Most Ornithogalum varieties grow wild in southern Europe, South Africa and Asia. The name Ornithogalum has been created from the Greek ornis or ornithos (bird) and galum (milk). Why the flower got this name is still a blooming mystery.
