Latin name: Lycium fremontii A. Gray Pronunciation: LIS-ee-um free-MONT-ee-eye Common name: Fremont's thornbush Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade) Habitat: Somewhat alkaline places to 1500', creosote bush scrub, Colorado Desert, Mecca Hills and south Blooming period: March to April Name derivations: 1) Lycium 2) fremontii |
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