What is sternbergia clusiana?

Sternbergia clusiana is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is commonly known as autumn daffodil or lily-of-the-field. The plant is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus.

Sternbergia clusiana usually blooms in late summer or early autumn, producing bright yellow flowers that are fragrant and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The plant grows up to 20-30 cm in height and has long, strap-like leaves that emerge from the bulb in the autumn, persisting through the winter and then dying back in the spring.

The plant prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is also drought-tolerant and can survive in low-nutrient soils. Sternbergia clusiana is commonly grown for its ornamental value in gardens and can be easily propagated by seed or division of the bulbs. The plant has some medicinal uses and has been traditionally used to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.