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Blue Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium

Photo by JuneMita
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Field Notes

Description:

Many species, particularly the South American ones, are not blue, despite the common name. The genus includes species with blue, white, yellow, and purple petals, often with a contrasting centre. Of the species in the United States, the Western Blue-eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium bellum, is sometimes found with white flowers, while the California Golden-eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium californicum, has yellow flowers

Habitat:

Grassy areas that are relatively dry. Poor soil.

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