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Sisyrinchium montanum Details of the spathe and the flowering stem which has a prominent midvein and is winged. Growing along a sandy trail through the forest. American blue-eyed grass,Geotagged,Sisyrinchium montanum,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Sisyrinchium montanum

Details of the spathe and the flowering stem which has a prominent midvein and is winged. Growing along a sandy trail through the forest.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Thank you describing multiple aspect of the plant, very useful! Posted 6 years ago
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      Gary B
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      You're welcome. The winged flower stalk with fine marginal teeth (a hand lens is needed) and its midvein help to distinguish this species from the similar Sisyrinchium mucronatum. Posted 6 years ago

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The American blue-eyed grass

"Sisyrinchium montanum" is a grass-like species of plants from the genus "Sisyrinchium" native to northern North America from Newfoundland west to easternmost Alaska, and south to Pennsylvania in the east, and to New Mexico in the Rocky Mountains.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Jun 29, 2019. Captured Jun 27, 2019 14:30 in Rice Lake Rd, Tofte, MN 55615, USA.
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  • 1/844s
  • ISO50
  • 4.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.