close up image of Sisyrinchium albidum COMMON BLUE-EYED GRASS at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - two flower stalks with flowers in full bloom detailing the single bract that grows up beyond the bloom; a distinctive characteristic.
close up image of Sisyrinchium albidum COMMON BLUE-EYED GRASS at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single specimen showing a white flower in full bloom, two seed pods and three flower buds where the flowers have or are in the process of dying back.
close up image of Sisyrinchium albidum COMMON BLUE-EYED GRASS at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - an example of a white flower at bloom detailing the stigma and anthers and the veining of the petal-like parts.This species is featured in the soon-to-be-published book, Elusive Splendor: Wildflowers of the Tall Grass Prairie. Contact frank@black-sweater-art.com for more information.
