
Hypoxis decumbens, the coquí, is a species of plant in the Hypoxidaceae, considered by some authors to be included within the Liliaceae or Amaryllidaceae. The species is widespread across South America, Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Coquí being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hypoxis aurea
- Hypoxis angustifolia
- Hypoxis mexicana
- Hypoxis curtissii
- Curculigo orchioides
- Hypoxis hirsuta
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Hypoxidaceae
- Genus
- Hypoxis
- Species
- Hypoxis decumbens
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