Latin name: Atrichoseris platyphylla A. Gray Pronunciation: a-tri-ko-SER-is pla-tee-FIL-a Common name: Gravel ghost Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Desert valleys and washes below 4200', creosote bush scrub, parts of both deserts Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Atrichoseris 2) platyphylla |
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