Latin name: Hoffmannseggia microphylla Torr. Pronunciation: hof-man-SEG-ee-a my-KRO-fil-a Common name: Hoffmannseggia Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Canyons and washes below 4500', creosote bush scrub, Colorado Desert Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Hoffmannseggia 2) microphylla Formerly Caesalpinia virgata |
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