Latin name: Eustoma exaltatum (L.) G. Don ssp. exaltatum Pronunciation: yoo-STO-ma ex-all-TAY-tum Common name: Catchfly gentian Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian) Habitat: Roadsides, alkaline marshes, along streams to 2000', Peninsular Range, Colorado Desert, South Coast, Whitewater Canyon Blooming period: Most months Name derivations: 1) Eustoma 2) exaltatum |
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