IDAHO BLUE-EYED GRASS

Class: Sisyrinchium idahoense

Family: IRIS FAMILY

Sub Family: Iridaceae

Year: Perennial

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Colour: Deep blue to purplish-blue

Height: 10-30 cm (4-12")

Each Flower: 2 cm (3/4") across, shallow saucer-shaped with 6 oblong petal-like segments with fine points, finely lined with dark veins; centre of flower often yellow; stamens have yellow anthers, ovary below flower, round and green; thin flower-stem, reddish, about 2.5 cm (1") long; where it joins main stem there are 2 sheathing bracts which do not reach flower; from same node is long single spathe up to 5 cm (2") long, narrow, pointed

Leaves: Several basal leaves, almost grass-like, 5-15 cm (2-6") long

Stems: Unbranched, flattened, ridged

Blooming Period: April - July

Habitat: Moist areas, marshes, and damp meadows near lake edges from low to middle elevations

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