Latin name: Herniaria hirsuta L. var. cinerea (DC.) Loret & Barrandon Pronunciation: her-nee-AIR-ee-a heer-SOO-ta sin-EER-ee-a Common name: Gray herniaria Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink) Habitat: Disturbed sandy or clay soils, roadsides to 2500', South Coast, native to southern Europe, north Africa and SW Asia Blooming period: April to September Name derivations: 1) Herniaria 2) hirsuta 3) cinerea |
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