Latin name: Cistanthe ambigua (S. Watson) Carolin ex Howell Pronunciation: sis-TAN-thee am-BIG-yoo-a Common name: Desert potherb Family: Montiaceae (Miner's lettuce) Habitat: Sandy to silty soil to 3000', deserts Blooming period: January to April Name derivations: 1) Cistanthe 2) ambigua Formerly Calandrinia ambigua |
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