Latin name: Chimaphila menziesii (D. Don) Sprengel
Pronunciation: ky-MAF-i-la MING-is-ee-eye*
Common name: Little prince's pine
Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
Habitat: Montane coniferous forest to about 8000', San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mts, Peninsular Range, uncommon
Blooming period: June to August
Name derivations: 1) Chimaphila 2) menziesii
*Pronunciation based on original Scottish pronunciation of the name Menzies. If you don't choose to pronounce it this way, it would be MEN-zeez-ee-eye.
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