Family: Hypoxidaceae
common gold-star, more..., common star-grass, yellow star-grass
[Hypoxis carolinensis Michx., more, Hypoxis decumbens L., Hypoxis erecta L., Hypoxis graminea Pursh, Hypoxis grandis Pollard, Hypoxis micrantha Pollard, Hypoxis pallida Salisb., Hypoxis villosa Raf., Ornithogalum hirsutum L.]
Etymology: Hypoxis: ancient Greek for some plants with sour leaves, later transferred to this genus by Linnaeus, Latin means "somewhat acid" Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-12" tall forb Leaves: basal, grass-like, with spreading hairs, taller than the flowering stalk when mature Flowers: yellow, 6-parted, 5/8" wide, star shape, stalked; inflorescence with 2-6 flowers in an irregular, long-stalked cluster (umbel); blooms April-July Fruits: elliptical capsule Habitat: dry; open woods, prairies Conservation Status: Native
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