Latin name: Dalea mollissima (Rydb.) Munz Pronunciation: DAY-lee-a mol-LIS-im-a Common name: Downy dalea Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Desert flats and washes to 3000', creosote bush scrub, Colorado Desert north to Inyo Co. Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Dalea 2) mollissima |
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