Latin name: Cleomella oxystyloides Roalson, J.C. Hall & Riser Pronunciation: klee-oh-MEL-a ox-ee-sty-LO-i-dees Common name: False-clover Family: Cleomaceae (Spiderflower) Habitat: Rocky or sandy alkaline washes and flats to 2000', cresote bush scrub, alkali sink, Mojave Desert and Death Valley area Blooming period: March to October Name derivations: 1) Cleomella 2) oxystyloides |
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