**Description:** A small, clump-forming plant with grass-like leaves and tiny, six-petaled blue flowers with yellow centers.

1. Habitat in the ANF
Common in sunny meadows, forest edges, and along grassy reservoir shorelines.

2. Behavior
The flowers only open on sunny days and typically wither by mid-afternoon. Despite its name, it is a member of the Iris family.

3. Identification
Look for the flattened, grass-like stems and the bright "celestial" blue of the blossoms.