Latin name: Rupertia physodes (Hook.) Grimes Pronunciation: roo-PUR-tee-a fy-SO-dees Common name: California tea Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Brush and wooded areas below 7500', many cismontane plant communities from San Bernardino and Orange Cos. north Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Rupertia 2) physodes |
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