Hypoxis hirsuta
| Scientific Name: | Hypoxis hirsuta |
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| Common Name: | Yellow Star Grass |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus) Coville. |
| Etymology: | The genus name “Hypoxis” is Greek and means “sharp-below,” referring to the shape of the seed pod that taper toward the base. The species epithet “hirsuta” means “hirsute,” which is a type of pubescence referring to the hairy leaves. |
| C Value: | 6 |
| Wetness: | FAC |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 1 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |