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Sisyrinchium striatum

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Sisyrinchium striatum
Sisyrinchium striatum at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris
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S. striatum
Binomial name
Sisyrinchium striatum
Synonyms[1]
  • Bermudiana striata (Sm.) Moench
  • Ferraria ochroleuca Salisb.
  • Marica striata (Sm.) Ker Gawl.
  • Moraea sertula Jacq.
  • Paneguia striata (Sm.) Raf.
  • Sisyrinchium libertioides Steud. nom. inval.
  • Sisyrinchium lutescens Lodd.
  • Sisyrinchium reticulatum Dum.Cours.
  • Sisyrinchium sertiflorum Salisb.
  • Sisyrinchium spicatum Cav.

Sisyrinchium striatum, common names pale yellow-eyed-grass[2] or satin flower, is an evergreen perennial plant in the family Iridaceae.

Description

Sisyrinchium striatum can reach a height of 70–90 centimetres (28–35 in). It has an erect stem with a clump of grey-green sword-shaped alternate leaves and several clusters of cup-shaped creamy white flowers with six tepals and golden centers. They bloom from May to June.

Distribution

This species is native to Argentina and Chile. It grows in alpine grasslands, open woods and meadows.

References

  1. ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  2. ^ "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  • Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
  • Missouri Botanical Garden
  • Hortipedia