Characteristics
Hypoxis hirsuta (L.) Coville
yellow star grass
Oak dominated forests, woodlands, rocky summits, and utility rights-of-way in dry to dry-mesic soils. Most common in warmer and more southern parts of New York.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
6
**
**
Native FAC, FACW (NWPL) FAC (NWPL EMP) FAC (NWPL NCNE) S5 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
**
Classification
Monocots
Asparagales
Hypoxis hirsuta (L.) Coville - yellow star grass
Citation
Hypoxis hirsuta (L.) Coville
**
**
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

Source
Synonyms
Plant Photos
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Nassau, NY: 16 May 2017 -
Hypoxis hirsuta_Stephen M. Young_16 May 2017_31322.jpg
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Tompkins, NY: 9 June 2002 -
Hypoxis hirsuta_Stephen M. Young_9 June 2002_3843.jpg
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Dutchess, NY: 9 June 2004 -
Hypoxis hirsuta_Stephen M. Young_9 June 2004_3844.jpg
Photo By: Timothy G. Howard. Photo taken: Orange, NY: 6 June 2001 -
Hypoxis hirsuta_Timothy G. Howard_6 June 2001_3847.jpg
Photo By: Timothy G. Howard. Photo taken: Orange, NY: 6 June 2001 -
Hypoxis hirsuta_Timothy G. Howard_6 June 2001_3850.jpg
Photo By: Timothy Howard. Photo taken: Sullivan, NY: 19 July 2006 -
Hypoxis hirsuta_Timothy Howard_19 July 2006_3851.jpg
Photo by Troy Weldy, NY Natural Heritage Program -
Hypoxis_closeup.jpg
Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Orange Co., NY: 18 May 2011 - 5
Hypoxis_hirsuta_KSmith_051811-00.jpg
Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Orange Co., NY: 18 May 2011 - 5
Hypoxis_hirsuta_KSmith_051811-04.jpg
Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Orange Co., NY: 18 May 2011 - 5
Hypoxis_hirsuta_KSmith_051811-05.jpg
Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 21 Jun 2003 - 4
Hypoxis_hirsuta_SDaniel_062103.jpg