Latin name: Malosma laurina (Nutt.) Nutt. ex Abrams Pronunciation: mal-OS-ma law-RI-na Common name: Laurel sumac Family: Anacardiaceae (Sumac) Habitat: Slopes, canyons, chaparral to 3000', widespread across Southern California except deserts Blooming period: June to July Name derivations: 1) Malosma 2) laurina |
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