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Photo of the Month -August 2011

Photo of the Month

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Hello Nature Canada,

I shot this flower in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park in June, during a botany course. I got this shot after a sudden, brief thunderstorm came through and left some lovely water droplets on the flowers.

Thanks,

Varina Crisfield, Edmonton, AB

Thanks for sending this great photo, Varina!

Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium montanum) is found extensively throughout North America. Its distinctly pointed blue petals surround a bright yellow centre that sits atop a long, slender stem. Each stem produces between one and five flowers whose striking colours make up for their small size.

You can find this flower growing in large clumps along river banks, and in well-watered grasslands and forests. Although its name implies it is a grass, it’s actually a member of the Iris family.

Do you think Blue-eyed grass would make a nice addition to your garden? Check out these gardening tips from the Edmonton Naturalization Group.

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