Hypoxis hemerocallidea, Hypoxis rooperii

Yellow Stars, Star Lily, African Potato
Family: Hypoxidaceae
Origin: South Africa
Small shrub 2-5 ft

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Hypoxis flowers are symmetrical with 6 petals, are bright yellow, giving the genus its common name "yellow stars".

Used for centuries in African traditional medicine and recently recognized in the alternative medicine trade as a 'wonder cure' for its immune-boosting properties.

Similar plants:

Hypoxis villosa (Golden Winter Star)

Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/hypoxis_hemerocallidea.htm