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Hypoxis mexicana is common in Mexico; it is rarely collected in Arizona.
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Description
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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.
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Habitat
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Pine-oak woodlands; 2000--2500m.
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