Latin name: Hoffmannseggia glauca (Ortega) Eifert Pronunciation: hof-man-SEG-ee-a GLAW-ka Common name: Hog potato, Pig nut Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Dry alkaline flats in deserts, disturbed areas to 3000', South Coast, West Transverse Range, deserts, uncommon Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Hoffmannseggia 2) glauca |
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