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Spiloxene trifurcillata

This small, delicate cormous geophyte (which is a plant with underground food storage) has fine grass-like leaves. The flower stem may branch bearing bright star-like flowers. It is found in moist places such as under shrubs and at forest margins around Knysna.

Family Name:
HYPOXIDACEAE
Common Name:
Fairy stars
Plant Height:
20 cm
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Flowering Time:
January, February, March, April, May