Yellow Stargrass
Hypoxis hirsuta

Yellow Stargrass (Hypoxis hirsuta) Other scientific names: Hypoxis erecta, Ornithogalum hirsutum

Family: Hypoxis Family (Hypoxidaceae), (Lily Family (Liliaceae))

Flowers: Spring;  Yellow;  6 parts (petals)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 336   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: hirsuta: with stiff hairs


For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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Yellow Stargrass (Hypoxis hirsuta)

The bright yellow flowers of Yellow Stargrass.

Yellow Stargrass (Hypoxis hirsuta)

A Yellow Stargrass flower, flower bud, and its grass-like leaves.

Yellow Stargrass (Hypoxis hirsuta)

Another entire plant.

Yellow Stargrass (Hypoxis hirsuta)

A flower and bud.

Yellow Stargrass (Hypoxis hirsuta)

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