Kingdom Plantae Subfamily Iridoideae Genus Sisyrinchium Higher classification Sisyrinchium Order Asparagales | Family Iridaceae Tribe Sisyrinchieae Scientific name Sisyrinchium idahoense Rank Species | |
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Similar Sisyrinchium, Sisyrinchium californicum, Sisyrinchium bellum, Sisyrinchium sarmentosum, Iridaceae | ||
Sisyrinchium idahoense, or Idaho blue-eyed grass, is a perennial that is native to the Western United States and Canada. It is not a true grass, but is related to the Iris in the Iridaceae family.
Characteristics
Sisyrinchium idahoense is found in generally moist grassy areas and open woodlands, and by stream banks, below 2,400 metres (7,900 ft). It grows 6-18 in tall with narrow grass-like leaves. The flower is usually a deep bluish purple to blue-violet, or pale blue, rarely white, and yellow-throated.
References
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