Latin name: Monoptilon bellioides (A. Gray) H.M. Hall Pronunciation: mon-OP-ti-lon be-lee-OH-i-dees Common name: Desert star Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Sandy and rocky flats below 3000' in both deserts Blooming period: February to May, September Name derivations: 1) Monoptilon 2) bellioides |
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