Latin name: Sphaeromeria cana (D.C. Eaton) A. Heller Pronunciation: sfeer-oh-MEER-ee-a KAY-na Common name: Gray chickensage Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Rocky places and ledges to 12,000', Panamint and Inyo Mts Blooming period: June to September Name derivations: 1) Sphaeromeria 2) cana Formerly Tanacetum canum