Latin name: Allophyllum gilioides (Benth.) A.D. Grant & V. Grant ssp. gilioides Pronunciation: al-oh-FIL-um jee-lee-OH-i-dees (or gil-ee-OH-i-dees) Common name: Dense false-gilia Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox) Habitat: Open sandy slopes, dryish to moist grassy areas, foothill woodland, yellow pine forest, mountains of San Diego Co. north Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Allophyllum 2) gilioides |
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