Latin name: Encelia farinosa Torrey & A. Gray Pronunciation: en-SEE-lee-a fare-in-OH-sa Common name: Brittlebush Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Dry stony slopes, coastal sage scrub, creosote bush scrub, both deserts, below 3000' Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Encelia 2) farinosa |
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