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Douglas Irises

Iris douglasiana

Photo by misako
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Description:

Spotted these beautiful Douglas irises hiking near Big Sur, CA.
Wikipedia: "Iris douglasiana, known as the Douglas iris, is a common and attractive wildflower of the coastal regions of Northern and Central California and southern Oregon. The names Iris beecheyana and I. watsoniana have also been used for this plant, but Iris douglasiana has precedence."

Habitat:

Near Big Sur, CA.

Reference Links:

Iris douglasiana, Calflora: Iris douglasiana

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Flowers of North America

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PublishedOctober 8, 2011

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