Latin name: Frangula californica (Eschsch.) A. Gray ssp. tomentella (Benth.) Kartesz & Gandhi
Pronunciation: FRANG-gyu-la ka-li-FOR-ni-ka toe-men-TEL-la
Common name: Hoary coffeeberry
Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn)
Habitat: Chaparral and woodland to about 6500', widespread im Southwest
Blooming period: January to April
Name derivations: 1) Frangula 2) californica 3) tomentella
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