Yellow Stargrass or Common Goldstar

Yellow Stargrass or Common Goldstar [Hypoxis hirsuta] found on the Big Glassy Mountain trail at Carl Sandburg Home on Memorial Day, 27 May 2013. It’s a member of the Lily (Liliaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 336-337, states it can be found meadows and open woods from Spring to Fall.

USDA Plants Listing: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=HYHI2

Yellow Stargrass or Common Goldstar at Carl Sandburg Home - 27 May 2013

Yellow Stargrass or Common Goldstar at Carl Sandburg Home – 27 May 2013

Yellow Stargrass (closer) - 27 May 2013

Yellow Stargrass (closer) – 27 May 2013