Latin name: Comandra umbellata (L.) Nutt. ssp. californica (Rydb.) Piehl Pronunciation: ko-MAN-dra um-bel-AY-ta ka-li-FOR-ni-ka Common name: California bastard toadflax Family: Comandraceae (Bastard toadflax) Habitat: Generally dry, ± rocky areas to 9500', northern Mojave Desert Blooming period: April to August Name derivations: 1) Comandra 2) umbellata 3) californica |
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