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Olsynium douglasii  (A. Dietr.) E. P. Bicknell  var. douglasii 
Douglas' grasswidow
Olsynium douglasii var. douglasii is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
also called Sisyrinchium douglasii var. douglasii
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Parent: Olsynium douglasii
Genus: Olsynium
Family: Iridaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Habitat: slopes

Communities: Sagebrush Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest, Northern Oak Woodland, Foothill Woodland, Northern Juniper Woodland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
JEFSisyrinchium douglasii var. douglasii
PLANTSSisyrinchium douglasii
PLANTSSisyrinchium inalatum
Information about  Olsynium douglasii var. douglasii from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (OLDOD)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/14/2025).