Latin name: Caulanthus cooperi (S. Watson) Payson Pronunciation: kaw-LAN-thus KOO-per-eye Common name: Cooper's jewelflower Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard) Habitat: Washes and slopes to 7000', often among shrubs, creosote bush scrub and joshua tree woodland, both deserts Blooming period: March to April Name derivations: 1) Caulanthus 2) cooperi |
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