Latin name: Aphyllon californicum (Cham. & Schltdl.) A. Gray ssp. feudgei (Munz) A.C. Schneid. Pronunciation: a-FIL-on ka-li-FOR-ni-kum FEW-jee-eye Common name: California broomrape Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape) Habitat: Dry washes, mountain slopes and flats, 2500'-8000', parasitic on Artemisia tridentata Blooming period: May to July Name derivations: 1) Aphyllon 2) californicum 3) feudgei NOTE: formerly Orobanche |
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