Latin name: Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray Pronunciation: fil-a-DEL-fus my-kro-FIL-us Common name: Little-leaved mock orange Family: Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea) Habitat: Rocky slopes and cliffs to 9000', San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mts, desert mountains Blooming period: May to July Name derivations: 1) Philadelphus 2) microphyllus |
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