Hypoxis mexicana
in J. J. Roemer et al., Syst. Veg. 7(2): 761. 1830.
Leaves (1–) 2–4 (–9) mm wide, soft, stiff, densely pubescent. Scape 4–12 (–16) cm, topped by 2 opposite bracts. Inflorescences racemose, 1–3-flowered; proximal 2 flowers, when present, always paired; bracts (3–) 4–8 (–11) mm. Flowers: tepals (3–) 4–7 (–8) × 1.3–2.5 mm, shorter to longer than pedicel, ± equaling ovary; anthers 1–2 mm; ovary oblanceoloid, 3–6 (–9) × 1–2 mm, densely pubescent; pedicel 1–6 mm, shorter than bracts. Seeds light-brown, dull, 1–1.4 (–1.5) mm, muricate.
Phenology: Flowering summer.
Habitat: Pine-oak woodlands
Elevation: 2000–2500 m
Discussion
Hypoxis mexicana is common in Mexico; it is rarely collected in Arizona.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.
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in J. J. Roemer et al., Syst. Veg. +
1830 +
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