Sisyrhinchium albidum
“Sisyrhinchium” comes from the Greek words “sys” and “rynchos,” which means “pig snout,” and it refers to the sweet tubers of this plant being dug up by foraging pigs. The species name “albidum” means “whitish” and refers to the flower petals of this species being occasionally white.
| Scientific Name: | Sisyrhinchium albidum |
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| Common Name: | Blue-eyed Grass |
| Authority: | Raf. |
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| C Value: | 4 |
| Wetness: | FACU |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 6 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | White, Blue |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |