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Search Term(s): Sisyrinchium mucronatum   (1 record found)

IRIDACEAE
Iris Family
Sisyrinchium mucronatum  (needle-tip blue-eyed grass)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Sisyrinchium: from the Greek sys- (pig) and rynchos (snout) referring to the roots being consumed by swine; mucronatum: with a short tip
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Open areas on dry to moist soils
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Serpentine Grasslands