Latin name: Justicia californica (Benth.) D. Gibson Pronunciation: jus-TIS-ee-a ka-li-FOR-ni-ka Common name: Chuparosa Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus) Habitat: Dry sandy or rocky soils, washes below 2500', creosote bush scrub, north and west edges of Colorado Desert Blooming period: March to June Name derivations: 1) Justicia 2) californica |
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