Latin name: Cressa truxillensis Kunth Pronunciation: KRES-sa trux-i-LEN-sis Common name: Alkali weed Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) Habitat: Saline and alkaline soils mainly below 4000', South Coast, Channel Islands, deserts Blooming period: May to October Name derivations: 1) Cressa 2) truxillensis |
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