Latin name: Silene laciniata Cav. ssp. californica (Durand) J.K. Morton Pronunciation: sy-LEE-nee la-sin-ee-AY-ta ca-li-FOR-ni-ka Common name: California pink Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink) Habitat: Chaparral, oak woodland, conifer woodlands, South Coast, north slope of West Transverse Range, western San Gabriels, Peninsular Range Blooming period: Spring to summer Name derivations: 1) Silene 2) laciniata 3) californica |
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