Latin name: Chorizanthe brevicornu Torrey var. brevicornu Pronunciation: kor-i-ZAN-the brev-i-KOR-nu Common name: Brittle spineflower Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat) Habitat: Dry gravelly and stony places to 5000', creosote bush scrub, both deserts Blooming period: March to June Name derivations: 1) Chorizanthe 2) brevicornu |
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