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Douglas' grasswidow

Olsynium douglasii

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Douglas' grasswidow (Olsynium douglasii) is a wildflower in the iris family (Iridaceae). It is the only species in the genus Olsynium in North America. The flower has six purple tepals and is bell to star shape. Grows up to 12 inches. Has slender leaves at the base.

Habitat:

Spotted in the Cascade Mountain foothills in a moist open pine forest after snowmelt.

Notes:

Ranges in western North America from British Columbia to California. In Washington, it is found on both sides of the Cascade Mountains though more common on the east side.

Reference Links:

Olsynium douglasii - Wikipedia

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Comments (3)
Brian38
Sorry I missed spelled your name Sukanya.
Brian38
Thank you Sukanka. It does have a strange name. It's other common names are Douglas' olsynium, grass-widow, blue-eyed grass, purple-eyed-grass, and satin flower.

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Flowers of North America
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Wild Flowers of the Pacific Northwest
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Flora and Fauna of Cascadia (Pacific Northwest North America)

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PublishedApril 30, 2022

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