Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Sisyrinchium demissum looks very much like a grass until it flowers. It forms clumps with erect stems. The flowers are five petaled, blue purple, with yellow centers. The petals are veined with dark purple. The leaves look like grass blades. The fruit is a 10-15mm ovoid capsule. Sisyrinchium demissum is found in upper elevation meadows.
Sisyrinchium demissum, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, McKnight Peak, July 21, 2008
Sisyrinchium demissum, detai of flower, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, McKnight Peak, July 21, 2008
Sisyrinchium demissum, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, McKnight Peak, July 21, 2008
Sisyrinchium demissum, closeup of flower and capsule, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Kelly Kindscher, Tularosa River at Apache Creek, Aug. 11, 2009
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