Latin name: Primula tetrandra Mast & Reveal Pronunciation: PRIM-yoo-la tet-TRAN-dra Common name: Alpine shooting star Family: Primulaceae (Primrose) Habitat: Wet places from 4000' to 11,000', montane coniferous forest, San Jacinto and San Bernardino Mts, Mt. Pinos Blooming period: May to August Name derivations: 1) Primula 2) tetrandra Formerly Dodecatheon alpinum |
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