Hypoxis hirsuta 

Yellow Stargrass

Names and Myths

Hypoxis from Greek hypoxys somewhat acid

hirsuta hairy

Natural history / Folklore

Beautiful wildflower, and used as a treatment for ulcers with a root preparation.35

Description

April – June.  Star- shaped yellow flower, basal clump of grass like leaves, Open woods, roadside banks.

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