Latin name: Langloisia setosissima (Torrey & A. Gray) E. Greene ssp. punctata (Cov.) S. Timbrook Pronunciation: lang-LWA-see-a seh-toe-SIS-si-ma punk-TAY-ta Common name: Lilac sunbonnets Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox) Habitat: Dry sandy places to 3500', creosote bush scrub, both deserts Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Langloisia 2) setosissima 3) punctata NOTE: If you do not choose to use the pronunciation of Rev. Langlois' name, the epithet would be pronounced lang-lo-IS-ee-a. |
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