Grass — Star

Popular agricultural varieties include Ona , Florona , and Florico . 2. Yellow Star Grass ( Hypoxis hirsuta )

It is a high-quality indicator species for prairie health. Its flowers provide pollen for small native bees, including mason and carpenter bees. star grass

A dainty spring wildflower native to North American prairies and open woodlands. Popular agricultural varieties include Ona , Florona ,

Hypoxis hirsuta (Yellow Star Grass) Liliaceae - Lake Forest College Popular agricultural varieties include Ona

It can yield 2–2.5 tons of dry matter per acre within just 60 days of planting. In many cases, it produces double the live-weight gains for cattle compared to standard bahiagrass.

It is highly drought-tolerant due to an extensive root system that accesses deep groundwater.