Description: Herbaceous perennial whose root is the bulb. Light green upright stems, up to 180 cm tall. The leaves are leathery, the ground ones are densely arranged, and the upper ones are lance-shaped attached to the stem. The flowers are funnel-shaped with 6 white petals, of pleasant scent. The samens are intensely yellow.

Flowering time: June-July

Habitat: Sunny areas

Interesting fact: a species known for 3,000 years.