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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