Latin name: Glyptopleura marginata D.C. Eaton Pronunciation: glip-toe-PLUR-a mar-jin-AY-ta Common name: Keysia Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Sandy or rocky desert soils, often alkaline, to 6000', Mojave Desert Blooming period: April to July Name derivations: 1) Glyptopleura 2) marginata |
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