Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed Grass)

Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed Grass). NATIVE. Pictured in spring.

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed Grass). NATIVE. Pictured in spring.

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed Grass). NATIVE. Pictured in spring.