Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Sisyrinchium demissum looks very much like a grass until it flowers. It forms clumps with erect stems. The flowers have 6 tepals (petals and sepals that look alike), and are blue purple with yellow centers. The tepals 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, detail 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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