Alpine garden, S. America area

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  1. Nadia White Rock

    Nadia White Rock Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    These flowers in Alpine garden, S. America area under Azara tree are in bloom now. Sisyrinchium?
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Yes - if that is the current botanical placement of this particular species. The locally native yellow-eyed grass has a similar appearance, the conventional name for our species is S. californicum.
     
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    Nadia White Rock Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    It cannot be S.californicum, it is in S. America area. Wikipedia says "It is native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia to central California, where it grows in moist habitat, often in coastal areas".???
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    "Has a similar appearance" meant similar to species shown rather than same as species shown. Note, however, that reseeding species in collections may get into areas they are not supposed to be - if this is not in fact, a similar South American species to the native then maybe the native planted itself in this part of the collection.
     
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    Ok, thank you!
     

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