Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Blue-Eyed Grass
(Sisyrinchium bellum)
Plant: Grass like plant that grow in colonies.
Flowers: At the ends of 16 inch branching stems, purple with yellow center.
Leaf: Grass like leaves grow from the base of the plant as well as alternately along the stem.
Flowering period:
February to May
Use by Indians:
Can be found here:
Jamboree Bridge, Interpretive Center
Native Plant: Yes
Halophyte: No
Family Name: Iris
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Date: 11/1/2003