Latin name: Brandegea bigelovii (S. Watson) Cogn. Pronunciation: bran-DEE-jee-a big-el-OH-vee-eye Common name: Brandegea, Desert star vine Family: Cucurbitaceae (Gourd) Habitat: Climbing over other shrubs in desert canyons and washes below 2500', creosote bush scrub, parts of both deserts Blooming period: March to April Name derivations: 1) Brandegea 2) bigelovii |
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