Latin name: Sisyrinchium bellum S. Watson Pronunciation: si-si-RINK-ee-um BEL-lum Common name: Blue-eyed grass Family: Iridaceae (Iris) Habitat: Many plant communities including chaparral and coastal sage scrub near the coast and inland, growing to an elevation of about 3000' Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Sisyrinchium 2) bellum |
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