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Sisyrinchium striatum

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Sisyrinchium striatum
Sisyrinchium striatum at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Sisyrinchium
Species:
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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  2. ^ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.