Additional information

• SynonymHypoxis glabella var. glabella
• FamilyHypoxidaceae (syn. Liliaceae)
• StoreyLower storey
• Size5-25 cm high
• Plant groupingLilies & Irises
• LeavesFew narrow tapering leaves 2-25 cm x 0.5-1 mm.
• Flower colourBright yellow
• Flowering timeJuly to March
• Flowers1-4 flowering stems to 20 cm long with 1 or 2 star-like flowers. Pair of narrow bracts 2-18 mm long near the middle of the stem.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist well drained soils in grassy forests. Partial sun. Very limited distribution in the Shire. May be a misidentification.
• Garden usePlant en masse for effect in rockeries, pots or in grassy treed areas. Plants die down after flowering, regenerating after autumn rain.
• Commercially availableNo information available
• Conservation statusRestricted distribution within the Shire. Plants scattered over the site.
• Aboriginal Use Food - corm
• Related speciesSeparated from Hypoxis which has hairs on leaves and/or flower stalk

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1 Chris Clarke, NatureShare ©; 2 Helen Moss ©; 3 Richard Hartland

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