Hypoxis juncea

Leaves 0.3–1 mm wide, hard, stiff, nearly glabrous or with scattered trichomes near base. Scape (5–)6–16(–19) cm. Inflorescences racemose, 1–2(–3)-flowered; proximal 2 flowers, when present, not paired; bracts 1–7(–12) mm. Flowers: tepals 6–13(–15) × 2–4 mm, usually shorter than pedicel, longer than ovary; anthers (1.3–)1.8–3.3 mm; ovary obconic, (2–)3–5(–7) × 1.5–2.5 mm, densely pubescent; pedicel (5–)10–26(–28) mm, usually 2+ times longer than bracts. Seeds black, lustrous, 0.7–1 mm, with low, rounded sculpturing.

Phenology: Flowering year round, most commonly in spring.
Habitat: Seasonally flooded pinelands
Elevation: 0–100 m

Ala., Fla., Ga., N.C., S.C.

Discussion

Selected References

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Lower Taxa