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''Sisyrinchium micranthum'', commonly known as blue pigroot or striped rush-leaf, is a grass-like species in the iris family, Iridaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America and widely naturalised elsewhere. The white to cream flowers are between 10 and 20 mm in diameter and have blue to purple centres. These are followed by rounded 3 to 8 mm brown capsules that enclose the dark brown seeds.


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{{Taxonbar, from=Q7531518 micranthum Flora naturalised in Australia Flora of Mexico Flora of Central America Flora of South America Plants described in 1788 Taxa named by Antonio José Cavanilles