Latin name: Sabulina nuttallii (Pax.) Briq. var. gracilis (B.L. Robinson) Rabeler & R.L. Hartm. Pronunciation: sab-yoo-LIE-na nut-ALL-ee-eye GRAS-il-is Common name: Brittle sandwort Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink) Habitat: Loose talus, sandy and gravelly flats, barren rocky areas to high elevations, San Gorgonio summit, San Gabriels and San Bernardinos Blooming period: July to August Name derivations: 1) Sabulina 2) nuttallii 3) gracilis |
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