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Mountain blue-eyed grass
Sisyrinchium montanum

Family: Iridaceae


What it is like

A herb that forms clumps. The stems are flat or 2 sided. It has wings along the edges. The leaves are 3 mm wide. The capsules are 5-6 mm long.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in moist open sites.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, Slovenia


How it is used for food

The leaves have occasionally been cooked and eaten along with other leaves. Caution: They should not be eaten in large amounts.

Edible parts

Leaves, caution


How it is grown


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