Latin name: Malperia tenuis S. Watson Pronunciation: mal-PARE-ee-a TEN-yoo-is Common name: Brown turbans Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Sandy and rocky creosote bush scrub, Colorado Desert, Anza-Borrego, RARE Blooming period: March to April Name derivations: 1) Malperia 2) tenuis |
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