Latin name: Swallenia alexandrae (Swallen) Söderstrom & Decker Pronunciation: swa-LEEN-ee-a al-ex-AN-dree Common name: Eureka Valley dune grass Family: Poaceae (Grass) Habitat: Sand dunes, 3000'-3500', creosote bush scrub, south end of Eureka Valley, east side of Inyo Mts, RARE Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Swallenia 2) alexandrae |
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