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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