Latin name: Hedypnois cretica (L.) Dum.-Cours.
Pronunciation: hed-IP-no-is KRET-i-ka
Common name: Crete weed
Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower)
Habitat: Locally common but rather widespread weed of gardens, roadsides and trails to about 2000', native to the Mediterranean region
Blooming period: March to May
Name derivations: 1) Hedypnois 2) cretica
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