Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Yellow-eyed Grass
MainColor	Yellow
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Naturalized
Season	May
ImageUrl	Sisyrinchium-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A striking perennial with fans of sword-like leaves and upright flower spikes carrying pale creamy-yellow, six-petaled flowers. Despite the name, it is part of the iris family rather than grasses.

Distribution

Native to South America but widely cultivated as a garden ornamental in the UK. Naturalised in some areas, especially in southern Britain.

Medicinal/Other Uses

No significant history of medicinal use.

Edibility

Not considered edible.

Human Toxicity

Like many irises and their relatives, it can cause mild stomach upset if leaves or rhizomes are ingested. Handling may irritate sensitive skin.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Likely contains glycosides and irritant compounds typical of the Iridaceae family.