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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