Latin name: Eucnide rupestris (Baill.) H.J. Thomps. & W.R. Ernst Pronunciation: yook-NIGH-dee roo-PES-tris Common name: Annual rock-nettle, Rock-nettle stingbush Family: Loasaceae (Loasa) Habitat: Crevices and cliffs to 2000', southern Colorado Desert, Anza-Borrego Blooming period: December to April Name derivations: 1) Eucnide 2) rupestris |
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