Latin name: Myosurus cupulatus S. Watson
Pronunciation: my-oh-SUR-us kup-yoo-LAY-tus
Common name: Desert mousetail
Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup)
Habitat: Dry scrubby hillsides and canyon bottoms to 5000', east desert mountains
Blooming period: March to May
Name derivations: 1) Myosurus 2) cupulatus
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