Olsynium sp.
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Family: Iridaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Olsynium sp. is a native California perennial in the Iridaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Sisyrinchium: Roll the stem between your fingers - round = Olsynium, flattened/winged = Sisyrinchium.; vs Iris: Olsynium has small umbrella clusters of flowers; Iris has large single flowers with distinctive falls.; vs Sparaxis: Olsynium has round stems and fused filaments; Sparaxis has flattened stems and free stamens.; vs Chasmanthe: Olsynium has symmetrical flowers in umbels; Chasmanthe has one-sided spikes of tubular flowers.; vs Crocosmia: Olsynium has umbrella-like flower clusters; Crocosmia has arching one-sided flower spikes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Olsynium sp. native to California?
Yes. Olsynium sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Olsynium sp. belong to?
Olsynium sp. is in the Iridaceae family, genus Olsynium.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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